- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Graham El
Federal NCES profile for Graham El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480894000317
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #132 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Graham El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham El ranks #132 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Graham El held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 480894000317 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 15.3:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Graham El held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Graham 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 412
Graham El
412 students
What this shows Graham El reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham El compares
Graham 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
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 412 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 83.3%
African American 9.2%
White 6.8%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Graham 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 Graham 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 | Similar 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 Graham 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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Graham El
How many students attend Graham El?
Graham El has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham El?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graham El?
78.7% of students at Graham El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham El?
The largest demographic group at Graham El is Hispanic or Latino at 83.3% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham El?
Graham El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Graham El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham El ranks #132 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 Graham 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.