Overview
KI CHARTER ACADEMY is a public other serving grades 2–12 in SAN MARCOS, Texas. The school enrolls 185 students. It is part of the KI CHARTER district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeAlternative/other
LevelOther
Grade Span2–12
DistrictKI CHARTER
County48209
CitySAN MARCOS
ZIP78666
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480144713122
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment185
White2.4%
Hispanic / Latino18.9%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native61.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
Two or More Races3.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %92%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)