Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stephen F Austin State University Charter School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen F Austin State University Charter School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
19%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
67%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen F Austin State University Charter School's ranking?
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School is ranked #44 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Stephen F Austin State University Charter School often compared to?
Stephen F Austin State University Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas J Rusk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Stephen F Austin State University Charter School?
252 students attend Stephen F Austin State University Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Stephen F Austin State University Charter School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen F Austin State University Charter School?
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephen F Austin State University Charter School offer ?
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Stephen F Austin State University Charter School part of?
Stephen F Austin State University Charter School is part of Stephen F Austin State University Charter School District.
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