- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pampa, TX
Austin El
Federal NCES profile for Austin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483417003796
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Pampa · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin El ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Pampa, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
471 on latest CCD 483417003796 · Pampa, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 15.2:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pampa H S (1,012 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 6 public schools in Pampa. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Austin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pampa H S
Pampa H S
1,012 students
- Pampa J H
Pampa J H
680 students
- This school
Austin El
471 students
- Lamar El
Lamar El
461 students
- Wilson El 370
Wilson El
370 students
- Travis El 355
Travis El
355 students
What this shows Austin El reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin El compares
Austin El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,171
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pampa Isd reports $10,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pampa H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pampa J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Travis El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin El
How many students attend Austin El?
Austin El has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pampa, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin El?
37.6% of students at Austin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin El?
Austin El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Austin El rank among public schools in Pampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin El ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Pampa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Pampa Isd?
Besides Austin El, Pampa Isd also operates Pampa H S (1,012 students), Pampa J H (680 students), and Lamar El (461 students). See the Pampa Isd district page for the complete list.