- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Laurel Mountain El
Federal NCES profile for Laurel Mountain El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483808006167
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel Mountain El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #66 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurel Mountain El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Mountain El ranks #66 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+109 students YoY
Laurel Mountain El grew from 702 students in 2022-23 to 811 in 2023-24 (+15.5%).
Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+109 students YoY 483808006167 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
822 enr · 19.1:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Laurel Mountain El grew from 702 students in 2022-23 to 811 in 2023-24 (+15.5%). Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Laurel Mountain El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 822
Laurel Mountain El
822 students
What this shows Laurel Mountain El reports 822 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel Mountain El compares
Laurel Mountain El is a growing 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 89% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 822 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
822
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,955
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 822 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 49.8%
White 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Laurel Mountain El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel Mountain El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel Mountain El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~822 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel Mountain El
How many students attend Laurel Mountain El?
Laurel Mountain El has 822 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 811 (2023-24), up 109.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Mountain El?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel Mountain El is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurel Mountain El?
7.0% of students at Laurel Mountain El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel Mountain El?
The largest demographic group at Laurel Mountain El is Asian at 49.8% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel Mountain El?
Laurel Mountain El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Laurel Mountain El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurel Mountain El ranks #66 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 Round Rock Isd?
Besides Laurel Mountain El, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.