- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galveston, TX
Aim College & Career Prep
Federal NCES profile for Aim College & Career Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482028012288
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aim College & Career Prep earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Galveston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Aim College & Career Prep has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aim College & Career Prep ranks #2 of 9 schools in Galveston, TX.
School address
District: Galveston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482028012288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Aim College & Career Prep held near 87 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 482028012288 · Galveston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 11.2:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Ball H S (1,905 students)
Aim College & Career Prep held near 87 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Aim College & Career Prep in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ball H S
Ball H S
1,905 students
- Weis
Weis
844 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
785 students
- Oppe El 669
Oppe El
669 students
- Morgan El Magn 565
Morgan El Magnet School
565 students
- This school 101
Aim College & Career Prep
101 students
What this shows Aim College & Career Prep reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aim College & Career Prep compares
Aim College & Career Prep held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,846
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 67 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
African American 30.7%
White 22.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Aim College & Career Prep is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galveston Isd reports $13,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aim College & Career Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weis | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oppe El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan El Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aim College & Career Prep's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aim College & Career Prep
How many students attend Aim College & Career Prep?
Aim College & Career Prep has 101 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Galveston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 87 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aim College & Career Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Aim College & Career Prep is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aim College & Career Prep?
93.3% of students at Aim College & Career Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aim College & Career Prep?
The largest demographic group at Aim College & Career Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment, in Galveston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aim College & Career Prep?
Aim College & Career Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aim College & Career Prep rank among schools in Galveston?
By Resource Investment Index, Aim College & Career Prep ranks #2 of 9 schools in Galveston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Galveston on the city page.
What other schools are in Galveston Isd?
Besides Aim College & Career Prep, Galveston Isd also operates Ball H S (1,905 students), Weis (844 students), and Central Middle (785 students). See the Galveston Isd district page for the complete list.