- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Baranoff El
Federal NCES profile for Baranoff El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480894008393
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baranoff El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #31 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Baranoff El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baranoff El ranks #31 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Baranoff El held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 480894008393 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 15:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Baranoff El held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.5 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Baranoff El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 810
Baranoff El
810 students
What this shows Baranoff El reports 810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baranoff El compares
Baranoff 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 84% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,950
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Baranoff El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baranoff El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baranoff El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~810 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baranoff El
How many students attend Baranoff El?
Baranoff El has 810 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 850 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baranoff El?
The student-teacher ratio at Baranoff El is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baranoff El?
9.9% of students at Baranoff El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baranoff El?
The largest demographic group at Baranoff El is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baranoff El?
Baranoff El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Baranoff El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Baranoff El ranks #31 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Baranoff El, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.