- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Austin, TX
Lbj Echs
Federal NCES profile for Lbj Echs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480894011844
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lbj Echs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #17 of 33
- high schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lbj Echs has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lbj Echs ranks #17 of 33 high schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lbj Echs held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 480894011844 · Austin, TX High · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 15:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Lbj Echs held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.4 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lbj Echs 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 734
Lbj Echs
734 students
What this shows Lbj Echs reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lbj Echs compares
Lbj Echs 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 | 76.8% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 24% | - | - |
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.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15:1
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
89.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.5%
African American 30.4%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.0%
White 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Lbj Echs is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Lbj Echs 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 | Higher 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 Lbj Echs'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 high 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 (~734 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lbj Echs
How many students attend Lbj Echs?
Lbj Echs has 734 students enrolled. It is a high school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lbj Echs?
The student-teacher ratio at Lbj Echs 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 Lbj Echs?
76.8% of students at Lbj Echs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lbj Echs?
The largest demographic group at Lbj Echs is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lbj Echs?
Lbj Echs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Lbj Echs rank among high schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Lbj Echs ranks #17 of 33 high 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 high schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Lbj Echs, 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.