- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Austin H S
Federal NCES profile for Austin H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481830001663
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin H S ranks #11 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Austin H S shrank from 1,184 students in 2022-23 to 1,097 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 84.7 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-87 students YoY 481830001663 · El Paso, TX High · MID · TRAD
946 enr · 11.3:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
Austin H S shrank from 1,184 students in 2022-23 to 1,097 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 84.7 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Austin H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- This school 946
Austin H S
946 students
What this shows Austin H S reports 946 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin H S compares
Austin H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 946 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
946
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.3%
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
$12,931
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.5%
White 4.5%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Austin H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high 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 (~946 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin H S
How many students attend Austin H S?
Austin H S has 946 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,184 (2022-23) → 1,097 (2023-24), down 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin H S is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 Austin H S?
87.8% of students at Austin H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin H S?
The largest demographic group at Austin H S is Hispanic or Latino at 88.5% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin H S?
Austin H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin H S ranks #11 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Isd?
Besides Austin H S, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.