- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Wayside Altamira Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wayside Altamira Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480004413290Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayside Altamira Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #99 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayside Altamira Academy has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayside Altamira Academy ranks #99 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Wayside Altamira Academy grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+17.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 480004413290 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
354 enr · 18.6:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayside Real Learning Academy (644 students)
Wayside Altamira Academy grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (+17.4%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wayside Altamira Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayside Real L
Wayside Real Learning Academy
644 students
- Wayside Sci-Te
Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S
554 students
- This school
Wayside Altamira Academy
354 students
- Wayside Eden P 235
Wayside Eden Park Academy
235 students
What this shows Wayside Altamira Academy reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayside Altamira Academy compares
Wayside Altamira Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.4%
White 6.8%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Wayside Altamira Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Wayside Schools reports $12,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayside Altamira Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayside Real Learning Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayside Eden Park Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayside Altamira Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayside Altamira Academy
How many students attend Wayside Altamira Academy?
Wayside Altamira Academy has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayside Altamira Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayside Altamira Academy is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayside Altamira Academy?
52.9% of students at Wayside Altamira Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayside Altamira Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wayside Altamira Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayside Altamira Academy?
Wayside Altamira Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wayside Altamira Academy rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayside Altamira Academy 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.
What other schools are in Wayside Schools?
Besides Wayside Altamira Academy, Wayside Schools also operates Wayside Real Learning Academy (644 students), Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S (554 students), and Wayside Eden Park Academy (235 students). See the Wayside Schools district page for the complete list.