Enrollment
304
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
University of Texas El Charter School
Federal NCES profile for University of Texas El Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480025109530Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University of Texas El Charter School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #17 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
University of Texas El Charter School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University of Texas El Charter School ranks #17 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: University of Texas Elementary Charter School · Texas
NCES ID 480025109530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University of Texas El Charter School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at University of Texas El Charter School
University of Texas El Charter School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 304 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 304 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 766 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #324.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (17%) (diversity index 53/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
University of Texas Elementary Charter School is a single-school charter district, so University of Texas El Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How University of Texas El Charter School compares
University of Texas El Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,844
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
White 16.8%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, University of Texas El Charter School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University of Texas Elementary Charter School, which includes University of Texas El Charter School.
$12,844
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.0%
State 66.5%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about University of Texas El Charter School
How many students attend University of Texas El Charter School?
University of Texas El Charter School has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University of Texas El Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at University of Texas El Charter School is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University of Texas El Charter School?
48.6% of students at University of Texas El Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University of Texas El Charter School?
The largest demographic group at University of Texas El Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University of Texas El Charter School?
University of Texas El Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does University of Texas El Charter School rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, University of Texas El Charter School ranks #17 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
Is University of Texas El Charter School a good school?
University of Texas El Charter School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in University of Texas Elementary Charter School?
None; University of Texas Elementary Charter School is a single-school charter district, and University of Texas El Charter School is its only campus.
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