At a glance
Reported students
465
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.09
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas middle enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532
KIPP Austin College Prep: 465 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
22:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. 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
- 472
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 23.6:1
What the reported data says about KIPP Austin College Prep
KIPP Austin College Prep is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Austin. It is one of 54 current school records connected to KIPP Texas Public Schools. NCES reports 465 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22:1, above the Texas median of 14.4:1 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 (91.8%) and Black (3.7%). English learners represent 63.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking KIPP Austin College Prep
- 1How do the reported 22:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.09 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 0 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
- 63.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.36
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.18
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.2%
- Hispanic91.8%
- Black3.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
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
Not reported as 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 KIPP Texas Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
KIPP Aspire Academy
Middle · Grades 05–08
470 reported students
KIPP Prime College Preparatory
Middle · Grades 05–08
453 reported students
KIPP Truth Academy
Middle · Grades 05–08
440 reported students
KIPP Nexus Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
432 reported students
KIPP Academy Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
508 reported students
KIPP Intrepid Preparatory
Middle · Grades 05–08
509 reported students
Public schools near KIPP Austin College Prep
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb Middle Middle · Austin ISD | 06–08 | 502 | 1.3 mi |
| Dobie Middle Middle · Austin ISD | 06–08 | 512 | 1.3 mi |
| Sadler Means Ywla Middle · Austin ISD | 06–08 | 278 | 1.6 mi |
| Austin Achieve Middle Middle · Charter · Austin Achieve Public Schools | 05–08 | 669 | 1.9 mi |
| General Marshall Middle Middle · Austin ISD | 06–08 | 431 | 2.8 mi |
| Garcia Ymla Middle · Austin ISD | 06–08 | 255 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about KIPP Austin College Prep
What grades does KIPP Austin College Prep serve?
KIPP Austin College Prep reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in KIPP Texas Public Schools.
How many students attend KIPP Austin College Prep?
KIPP Austin College Prep reported 465 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 472 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at KIPP Austin College Prep?
The calculated ratio is 22:1, based on 465 students and 21.09 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is KIPP Austin College Prep a public, charter, or magnet school?
KIPP Austin College Prep 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 KIPP Austin College Prep students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.2% 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 KIPP Austin College Prep in?
KIPP Austin College Prep is part of KIPP Texas Public Schools, based in Houston, TX, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near KIPP Austin College Prep?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Webb Middle (1.3 mi), Dobie Middle (1.3 mi), Sadler Means Ywla (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.