- Enrollment
- 3,810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Galveston Co Detention Ctr shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-27.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 481707007290 · Dickinson, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 8:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson H S (3,810 students)
Galveston Co Detention Ctr shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-27.3%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Galveston Co Detention Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickinson H S
Dickinson H S
3,810 students
- R D Mcadams J 891
R D Mcadams J H
891 students
- Eugene 'Gene' 877
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H
877 students
- Louis G Lobit 774
Louis G Lobit El
774 students
- Elva C Lobit M 669
Elva C Lobit Middle
669 students
- This school 24
Galveston Co Detention Ctr
24 students
What this shows Galveston Co Detention Ctr reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galveston Co Detention Ctr compares
Galveston Co Detention Ctr 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,124
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
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.
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
District finance for Dickinson Isd reports $12,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~24 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), down 6.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.