Enrollment
24
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dickinson, TX
Galveston Co Detention Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Galveston Co Detention Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481707007290
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galveston Co Detention Ctr earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Galveston Co Detention Ctr has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galveston Co Detention Ctr ranks #1 of 8 schools in Dickinson, TX.
School address
District: Dickinson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481707007290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galveston Co Detention Ctr compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galveston Co Detention Ctr
Galveston Co Detention Ctr is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Dickinson, Texas, enrolling 24 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Galveston Co Detention Ctr is leaner than roughly 96% of Texas schools and 46% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Texas average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Texas schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Dickinson Isd also operates Dickinson H S (3,810 students) and R D Mcadams J H (891 students) alongside Galveston Co Detention Ctr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Galveston Co Detention Ctr compares
Galveston Co Detention Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 71% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,708
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 45.8%
White 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Galveston Co Detention Ctr is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dickinson Isd, which includes Galveston Co Detention Ctr.
$11,708
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 36.5%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Galveston Co Detention Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R D Mcadams J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louis G Lobit El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elva C Lobit Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galveston Co Detention Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~24 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Galveston Co Detention Ctr
How many students attend Galveston Co Detention Ctr?
Galveston Co Detention Ctr has 24 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Dickinson, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galveston Co Detention Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Galveston Co Detention Ctr is 8:1, which is 46% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 49% 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 Galveston Co Detention Ctr?
18.2% of students at Galveston Co Detention Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galveston Co Detention Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Galveston Co Detention Ctr is African American at 45.8% of enrollment, in Dickinson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galveston Co Detention Ctr?
Galveston Co Detention Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Galveston Co Detention Ctr rank among schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Galveston Co Detention Ctr ranks #1 of 8 schools in Dickinson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dickinson on the city page.
Is Galveston Co Detention Ctr a good school?
Galveston Co Detention Ctr earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dickinson Isd?
Besides Galveston Co Detention Ctr, Dickinson Isd also operates Dickinson H S (3,810 students), R D Mcadams J H (891 students), and Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H (877 students). See the Dickinson Isd district page for the complete list.
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