2013 Central Texas Education Profile

1. 2013 Central Texas Education Profile Made possible throughthe investment of the

2. Central Texas Education Profile • The most comprehensive regional view of education trends and outcomes in the state, including data and information about: • Early childhood education • K-12 enrollment, attendance, and student achievement • High school graduation • College and career readiness • Higher Education enrollment, persistence, and completion • Available for download at E3Alliance.org

3. E3 Alliance Scope of Work

4. Overview • Central Texas Economic Profile • PK-12 and Higher Education Enrollment Profile • Outcome data presentations and discussion • Changes in PK-12 Enrollment • High School Graduation and Attendance • Higher Education Enrollment, Persistence and Completion

5. Central Texas Economic Profile

6. More Adults in Central Texas Have Some College Experience or Have Obtained a College Degree Educational Attainment of Adults Age 25 and Older Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2007 and 2011, 3-year estimates

7. Higher Levels of Education in Central Texas Than in Texas Educational Attainment of Adults Age 25 and Older, 2011 Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2011, 3-year estimates

8. The Majority of Adults Without a High School Diploma in Central Texas are Hispanic Source: American Community Survey, 2011, 3-Year Estimates

9. Texans Without a High School Diploma Hit Soonest and Hardest During Recession Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics-Geographic Profile of Employment and Unemployment, 2003-2012

10. Median Income Increases Dramatically with Higher Levels of Education Source: American Community Survey, 2011, 5-Year Estimates

11. Education and Health: Largest Industryin Central Texas Source: Texas Workforce Commission: County Narrative Profile

12. Education and Health, Professional Business Services, and Hospitality Industries Project Growth Source: Texas Workforce Commission: TRACER Industry Projections

13. Education and Health, Professional Business Services, and Hospitality Industries Project Growth Source: Texas Workforce Commission: TRACER Industry Projections

14. PK-12 and Higher Education Enrollment Profile

16. Income Eligible Children In Early Education 3 year old estimates are based on data in 5 County MSA, using ACS 2011 Child Population data, Child Care Subsidy Reports (2012), Head Start Enrollment (2011-2012), and Survey of Regional Pre-K Programs conducted by ESC 13 (2012). 4 year old estimates are based on a sample from E3 analysis of Ready, Set, K! weighted data – for entire E3 Region (2010-2011)

17. Nearly Half of Central Texas Students and Just Over Half of Texas Students Are Hispanic

18. Fewer Students in Central Texas Are or Were Low Income than in Texas, 2011-12 Source: E3 Alliance analysis of PEIMS data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

19. 9 of Every 10 Undergraduate Students in Central Texas Attends ACC, UT-Austin, or Texas State Source: THECB: 2013 Texas Public Higher Education Almanac; IPEDS

20. Only 2 of 10 Students at Austin Community College Attend School Full-time Source: THECB: 2013 Texas Public Higher Education Almanac; IPEDS

21. Changes in PK-12 Enrollment

22. Significant Growth Across All Grades Over the Last Decade Source: E3 Alliance analysis of Texas Education Agency AEIS data

23. Central Texas Student Population Increasing at Twice the State Rate Source: E3 Alliance analysis of Texas Education Agency AEIS data

24. Fastest Growth is in Suburban Areas Central City Suburban Major Suburban Central City Urban Non-Metro Independent Rural Note: Circle size represents district size Source: E3 Alliance analysis of Texas Education Agency AEIS data

25. Asian and Hispanic Student Populations Increased Dramatically Over Last Decade Source: E3 Alliance analysis of Texas Education Agency AEIS data

26. Dramatic Increase in Low Income and ELL Student Populations from 2002 to 2012 Source: E3 Alliance analysis of Texas Education Agency AEIS data

27. ELL Enrollment Increased Annually

28. Rate of Growth In ELL Enrollment has Slowed Dramatically Since 2008

29. Discussion • What part of this story about changes in PreK through grade 12 enrollment resonated the most for you? • What was the biggest surprise? • What is one thing from this story that you expect to share with others?

30. High School Graduation and Attendance

31. High School Graduation Rates in Texas and Central Texas are Similar Across Years Source: E3 Alliance analysis of PEIMS data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

32. Graduation Rates for Non Low Income Students in Central Texas Similar to Texas • Source: E3 Alliance analysis of high school graduation data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

33. Graduation Rates for Low Income Students in Central Texas Consistently Lower than in Texas • Source: E3 Alliance analysis of high school graduation data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

34. Central Texas Low Income Graduation Rates Among Lowest in State • Source: E3 Alliance analysis of high school graduation data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

35. Central Texas Has More Absences on Average Than Texas Source: E3 Alliance analysis of PEIMS data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

36. Central Texas Non-low Income Students Missed About the Same Amount of School As Texas Students Average Number of Absences in High School, by Economic Status, 2010-11 Source: E3 Alliance analysis of PEIMS data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

37. Central Texas Low Income Students Missed More School Than Texas Low Income Students Average Number of Absences by Grade and Economic Status, 2010-11 Source: E3 Alliance analysis of PEIMS data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

38. Central Texas Non-low Income Students Missed The Same Amount of School as Students in Other Urban Areas in Texas Source: E3 Alliance analysis of PEIMS data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

39. Central Texas Low Income Students Miss More School Than Students in Almost All Other Urban Areas in Texas Source: E3 Alliance analysis of PEIMS data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

40. Discussion • What part of this story about high school graduation rates and its relationship with attendance resonated the most for you? • What was the biggest surprise? • What is one thing from this story that you expect to share with others?

41. Higher Education Enrollment, Persistence and Completion

42. No Improvement in Proportion of High School Graduates Enrolling in Texas Higher Ed Institutions

43. Higher Education Enrollment Rates for Non-low Income Graduates Holding Steady • Source: E3 Alliance analysis of high school graduation and higher education enrollment data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

44. Enrollment Rates for Low Income Graduates Increased • Source: E3 Alliance analysis of high school graduation and higher education enrollment data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

45. College Enrollment Strongly Related to District’s Proportion of Low-Income Students *Out-of-state enrollment estimated from 2007-2010 rates Source: E3 Alliance analysis of THECB and NSC data

46. Majority of Low Income Graduates Enrolled In Higher Ed Attend 2-Year Colleges • Source: E3 Alliance analysis of high school graduation and higher education enrollment data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

47. Majority of Low Income Graduates Enrolled In Higher Ed Attend 2-Year Colleges • Source: E3 Alliance analysis of high school graduation and higher education enrollment data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

48. Second Year Persistence Rates Consistent for the Classes of 2005 Through 2010 • Source: E3 Alliance analysis of data at the UT Austin Education Research Center

49. Large Variation in Second Year Persistence Rates by Student Group

50. Large Variation in Second Year Persistence Rates by Student Group