At a glance
Reported students
408
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
262
Cedars International Academy: 408 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 354
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Cedars International Academy
Cedars International Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Austin. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Cedars International Academy. NCES reports 408 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (84.6%) and Black (6.4%). English learners represent 59.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cedars International Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 59.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.9%
- Hispanic84.6%
- Black6.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cedars International Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Cedars International Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hart El Elementary · Austin ISD | PK–05 | 577 | 0.6 mi |
| Brown El Elementary · Austin ISD | PK–05 | 497 | 0.9 mi |
| Harmony Science Academy - Austin Elementary · Charter · Harmony Public Schools - Central Texas | PK–08 | 754 | 0.9 mi |
| Barrington El Elementary · Austin ISD | PK–05 | 405 | 0.9 mi |
| IDEA Rundberg Academy Elementary · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | KG–05 | 694 | 1 mi |
| KIPP Austin Comunidad Elementary · Charter · KIPP Texas Public Schools | PK–04 | 513 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cedars International Academy
What grades does Cedars International Academy serve?
Cedars International Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cedars International Academy.
How many students attend Cedars International Academy?
Cedars International Academy reported 408 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 354 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cedars International Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 408 students and 26.58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cedars International Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cedars International Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Cedars International Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cedars International Academy in?
Cedars International Academy is part of Cedars International Academy, based in Austin, TX, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cedars International Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hart El (0.6 mi), Brown El (0.9 mi), Harmony Science Academy - Austin (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.