Enrollment
1,134
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Valor North Austin
Federal NCES profile for Valor North Austin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480146114149Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valor North Austin earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #99 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Valor North Austin has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valor North Austin ranks #99 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Valor Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480146114149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valor North Austin compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valor North Austin
Valor North Austin is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 1,134 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 64% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.0% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,134 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 502 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #443, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 63/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Valor Public Schools spends $9,618 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Valor Public Schools also operates Valor South Austin (1,364 students) and Valor Kyle (907 students) alongside Valor North Austin.
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 Valor North Austin compares
Valor North Austin on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 64% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 71% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,134 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,134
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,618
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
28
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 51.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 5.9%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Valor North Austin is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valor Public Schools, which includes Valor North Austin.
$9,618
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 59.0%
Federal 6.9%
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.
How Valor North Austin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valor South Austin | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valor Kyle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valor North Austin's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~1,134 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valor North Austin
How many students attend Valor North Austin?
Valor North Austin has 1,134 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valor North Austin?
The student-teacher ratio at Valor North Austin is 24.1:1, which is 64% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valor North Austin?
18.0% of students at Valor North Austin are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valor North Austin?
The largest demographic group at Valor North Austin is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valor North Austin?
Valor North Austin has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Valor North Austin rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Valor North Austin ranks #99 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 Valor North Austin a good school?
Valor North Austin earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. 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 Valor Public Schools?
Besides Valor North Austin, Valor Public Schools also operates Valor South Austin (1,364 students) and Valor Kyle (907 students). See the Valor Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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