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Pathfinder Camp

Grades 04–11 · Combined / other · Driftwood, TX · NCES 480007108932

CharterAlternative School

At a glance

Reported students

18

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

3.19

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

5.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

04–11

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Texas other enrollment

22nd percentile

Compared with 695 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

23

Pathfinder Camp: 18 reported students.

State peer staffing position

14th percentile

5.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. 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
19
Teachers (FTE)
4
Student–teacher ratio
4.8:1

What the reported data says about Pathfinder Camp

Pathfinder Camp is a public combined / other school serving grades 04–11 in Driftwood. It is one of 23 current school records connected to University of Texas University Charter School. NCES reports 18 students for 2024–25.

Among 695 combined / other schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.6:1, below the Texas median of 11.8:1 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 (44.4%) and White (33.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 68.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Pathfinder Camp

  1. 1How do the reported 5.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 3.19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities
68.4%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
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

  • White33.3%
  • Hispanic44.4%
  • Black11.1%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial11.1%

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

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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 Pathfinder Camp

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

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Cypress Springs El

Elementary · Dripping Springs ISD

PK–056973.2 mi
Wildwood Springs El

Elementary · Dripping Springs ISD

PK–05—4 mi
Dripping Springs H S

High · Dripping Springs ISD

09–122,5644 mi
Sycamore Springs El

Elementary · Dripping Springs ISD

PK–056744.1 mi
Sycamore Springs Middle

Middle · Dripping Springs ISD

06–081,0434.1 mi
Dripping Springs El

Elementary · Dripping Springs ISD

PK–051,1044.7 mi

Frequently asked questions about Pathfinder Camp

What grades does Pathfinder Camp serve?

Pathfinder Camp reports grades 04–11 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in University of Texas University Charter School.

How many students attend Pathfinder Camp?

Pathfinder Camp reported 18 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 695 Texas combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 19 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Pathfinder Camp?

The calculated ratio is 5.6:1, based on 18 students and 3.19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Pathfinder Camp a public, charter, or magnet school?

Pathfinder Camp is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is Pathfinder Camp in?

Pathfinder Camp is part of University of Texas University Charter School, based in Austin, TX, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Pathfinder Camp?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cypress Springs El (3.2 mi), Wildwood Springs El (4 mi), Dripping Springs H S (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.