- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Galindo El
Federal NCES profile for Galindo El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480894006509
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galindo El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #125 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Galindo El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galindo El ranks #125 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Galindo El held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 480894006509 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 13.5:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Galindo El held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Galindo 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 418
Galindo El
418 students
What this shows Galindo El reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galindo El compares
Galindo 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$12,950
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 418 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
Hispanic or Latino 86.6%
White 5.7%
African American 3.8%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Galindo El is less 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 Galindo El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galindo 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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galindo El
How many students attend Galindo El?
Galindo El has 418 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galindo El?
The student-teacher ratio at Galindo El is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Galindo El?
87.4% of students at Galindo El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galindo El?
The largest demographic group at Galindo El is Hispanic or Latino at 86.6% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galindo El?
Galindo El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Galindo El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Galindo El ranks #125 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 Galindo 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.