- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garrison, TX
Garrison El
Federal NCES profile for Garrison El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482040002055
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrison El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Garrison · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Garrison El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garrison El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Garrison, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Garrison El held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 482040002055 · Garrison, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 15:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Garrison H S (221 students)
Garrison El held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Garrison El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Garrison El
346 students
- Garrison H S
Garrison H S
221 students
- Garrison Middl
Garrison Middle
166 students
- Nacogdoches Co 3
Nacogdoches County Daep Coop
3 students
What this shows Garrison El reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garrison El compares
Garrison 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 | 50.7% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,145
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.7%
African American 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Garrison El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garrison Isd reports $11,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garrison El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garrison Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nacogdoches County Daep Coop | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Garrison El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garrison El
How many students attend Garrison El?
Garrison El has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garrison, TX. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrison El?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrison 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 Garrison El?
50.7% of students at Garrison El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrison El?
The largest demographic group at Garrison El is White at 62.7% of enrollment, in Garrison, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrison El?
Garrison El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Garrison El rank among public schools in Garrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Garrison El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Garrison, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Garrison Isd?
Besides Garrison El, Garrison Isd also operates Garrison H S (221 students), Garrison Middle (166 students), and Nacogdoches County Daep Coop (3 students). See the Garrison Isd district page for the complete list.