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Texas Empowerment Academy El

Grades PK–02 · Elementary · Austin, TX · NCES 480006612411

Charter

At a glance

Reported students

303

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

17.7

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Texas elementary enrollment

13th percentile

Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

358

Texas Empowerment Academy El: 303 reported students.

State peer staffing position

86th percentile

17.1:1 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
81
Teachers (FTE)
10.6
Student–teacher ratio
7.6:1

What the reported data says about Texas Empowerment Academy El

Texas Empowerment Academy El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Austin. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Texas Empowerment Academy. NCES reports 303 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 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, above 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 Black (85.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 6.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Texas Empowerment Academy El

  1. 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities
6.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch
99.7%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
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

  • White0.7%
  • Hispanic10.2%
  • Black85.1%
  • Asian0.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial3.3%

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.

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Public schools near Texas Empowerment Academy El

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Bluebonnet Trail El

Elementary · Manor ISD

PK–055561.3 mi
Pioneer Crossing El

Elementary · Manor ISD

PK–055031.8 mi
IDEA Parmer Park Academy

Elementary · Charter · IDEA Public Schools

KG–056212.8 mi
Wilhelmina Delco El

Elementary · Pflugerville ISD

PK–054702.9 mi
Dessau El

Elementary · Pflugerville ISD

PK–055543 mi
Wildhorse El

Elementary · Manor ISD

KG–05—3.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Texas Empowerment Academy El

What grades does Texas Empowerment Academy El serve?

Texas Empowerment Academy El reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Texas Empowerment Academy.

How many students attend Texas Empowerment Academy El?

Texas Empowerment Academy El reported 303 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 81 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Texas Empowerment Academy El?

The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 303 students and 17.7 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 Texas Empowerment Academy El a public, charter, or magnet school?

Texas Empowerment Academy El 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 Texas Empowerment Academy El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99.7% 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 Texas Empowerment Academy El in?

Texas Empowerment Academy El is part of Texas Empowerment Academy, based in Manor, TX, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Texas Empowerment Academy El?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bluebonnet Trail El (1.3 mi), Pioneer Crossing El (1.8 mi), IDEA Parmer Park Academy (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.