- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galveston, TX
Austin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Austin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482028007001
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 14
- public schools in Galveston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Middle ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Galveston, TX.
School address
District: Galveston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482028007001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Austin Middle shrank from 426 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 482028007001 · Galveston, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 11.2:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ball H S (1,905 students)
Austin Middle shrank from 426 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Austin Middle 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 426
Austin Middle
426 students
What this shows Austin Middle reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Middle compares
Austin Middle 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 60% | - | - |
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.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.2:1
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
35.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Austin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weis | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oppe El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan El Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Middle'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 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Middle
How many students attend Austin Middle?
Austin Middle has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galveston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Middle 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 Austin Middle?
78.9% of students at Austin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Middle?
Austin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Galveston?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Middle ranks #7 of 14 public 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 public schools in Galveston on the city page.
What other schools are in Galveston Isd?
Besides Austin Middle, 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.