- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Wayside Real Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wayside Real Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480004412758Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayside Real Learning Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #153 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayside Real Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayside Real Learning Academy ranks #153 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Wayside Real Learning Academy grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 480004412758 · Austin, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
644 enr · 23.9:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S (554 students)
Wayside Real Learning Academy grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wayside Real Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Wayside Eden P 235
Wayside Eden Park Academy
235 students
What this shows Wayside Real Learning Academy reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayside Real Learning Academy compares
Wayside Real Learning 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 63% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.1%
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
14
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.2%
African American 4.7%
White 3.1%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Wayside Real Learning 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 Real Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayside Altamira Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayside Eden Park Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayside Real Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayside Real Learning Academy
How many students attend Wayside Real Learning Academy?
Wayside Real Learning Academy has 644 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayside Real Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayside Real Learning Academy is 23.9:1, which is 63% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wayside Real Learning Academy?
78.7% of students at Wayside Real Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayside Real Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wayside Real Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayside Real Learning Academy?
Wayside Real Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Real Learning Academy rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayside Real Learning Academy ranks #153 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 Real Learning Academy, Wayside Schools also operates Wayside Sci-Tech Middle and H S (554 students), Wayside Altamira Academy (354 students), and Wayside Eden Park Academy (235 students). See the Wayside Schools district page for the complete list.