- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, TX
Austin El
Federal NCES profile for Austin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481641001400
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin El has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dayton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Austin El held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 481641001400 · Dayton, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 16.4:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Dayton H S (1,674 students)
Austin El held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.9 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. 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
- Dayton H S
Dayton H S
1,674 students
- Wilson J H
Wilson J H
1,295 students
- Richter El
Richter El
895 students
- Kimmie M Brown
Kimmie M Brown El
804 students
- This school
Austin El
771 students
- Colbert El 231
Colbert El
231 students
What this shows Austin El reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin El compares
Austin El 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$10,903
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 771 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 38.1%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Austin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dayton Isd reports $10,903 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richter El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kimmie M Brown El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colbert El | Smaller | Similar 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
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin El
How many students attend Austin El?
Austin El has 771 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin El is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin El?
71.3% of students at Austin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin El?
The largest demographic group at Austin El is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Dayton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin El?
Austin El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dayton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dayton Isd?
Besides Austin El, Dayton Isd also operates Dayton H S (1,674 students), Wilson J H (1,295 students), and Richter El (895 students). See the Dayton Isd district page for the complete list.