Enrollment
877
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 480025409511 Charter school
Westlake Academy — Westlake, TX
Federal NCES profile for Westlake Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 87
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Westlake Academy Charter School · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westlake Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Westlake Academy reports 877 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 62.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 219 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Westlake Academy Charter School spends $12,578 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.5% from local sources (property taxes), 77.0% from the state, and 2.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westlake Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas — lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$12,578
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 219 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 877 Top 85% in Texas — larger than 15% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 62.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 480025409511
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Asian 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 219:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.2%
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westlake Academy Charter School, which includes Westlake Academy.
$12,578
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 77.0%
Federal 2.6%
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.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Westlake Academy
How many students attend Westlake Academy?
Westlake Academy has 877 students enrolled. It is a other school in WESTLAKE, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake Academy is 14.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlake Academy?
The largest demographic group at Westlake Academy is White at 48.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in WESTLAKE, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlake Academy?
Westlake Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.