- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Wayside Eden Park Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wayside Eden Park Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480004408055Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayside Eden Park Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #66 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayside Eden Park Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayside Eden Park Academy ranks #66 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Wayside Eden Park Academy held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 480004408055 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
235 enr · 12.4:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayside Real Learning Academy (644 students)
Wayside Eden Park Academy held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wayside Eden Park 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
- Wayside Altami
Wayside Altamira Academy
354 students
- This school 235
Wayside Eden Park Academy
235 students
What this shows Wayside Eden Park Academy reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayside Eden Park Academy compares
Wayside Eden Park Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 23.0%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Wayside Eden Park Academy is more 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 Eden Park 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayside Altamira Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayside Eden Park 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
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayside Eden Park Academy
How many students attend Wayside Eden Park Academy?
Wayside Eden Park Academy has 235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayside Eden Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayside Eden Park Academy is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayside Eden Park Academy?
49.3% of students at Wayside Eden Park Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayside Eden Park Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wayside Eden Park Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayside Eden Park Academy?
Wayside Eden Park Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Eden Park Academy rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayside Eden Park Academy ranks #66 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 Eden Park Academy, Wayside Schools also operates Wayside Real Learning Academy (644 students), Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S (554 students), and Wayside Altamira Academy (354 students). See the Wayside Schools district page for the complete list.