Enrollment
1,364
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Valor South Austin
Federal NCES profile for Valor South Austin, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480146113593Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valor South Austin earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #99 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Valor South Austin has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valor South Austin ranks #99 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Valor Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480146113593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+93% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valor South Austin compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valor South Austin
Valor South Austin is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 1,364 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Texas schools and 93% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.3% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,364 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 279 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #244, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.2% 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 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Valor Public Schools also operates Valor North Austin (1,134 students) and Valor Kyle (907 students) alongside Valor South 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 South Austin compares
Valor South 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 | 28.4:1 | ▲ 93% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 79% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,364 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,364
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 93% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.2%
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
9
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 5.4%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Valor South 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 South 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 South Austin Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valor North Austin | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valor Kyle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valor South Austin's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- 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 (~1,364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Valor South Austin
How many students attend Valor South Austin?
Valor South Austin has 1,364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valor South Austin?
The student-teacher ratio at Valor South Austin is 28.4:1, which is 93% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valor South Austin?
13.3% of students at Valor South Austin are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valor South Austin?
The largest demographic group at Valor South Austin is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valor South Austin?
Valor South 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 South Austin rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Valor South 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 South Austin a good school?
Valor South Austin earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 South Austin, Valor Public Schools also operates Valor North Austin (1,134 students) and Valor Kyle (907 students). See the Valor Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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