- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galveston, TX
Moody Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Moody Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482028013439Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moody Early Childhood Center earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Galveston · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Moody Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moody Early Childhood Center ranks #9 of 9 schools in Galveston, TX.
School address
District: Galveston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482028013439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Moody Early Childhood Center grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 482028013439 · Galveston, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
161 enr · 23:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Ball H S (1,905 students)
Moody Early Childhood Center grew from 124 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Moody Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ball H S
Ball H S
1,905 students
- Weis
Weis
844 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
785 students
- Oppe El 669
Oppe El
669 students
- Morgan El Magn 565
Morgan El Magnet School
565 students
- This school 161
Moody Early Childhood Center
161 students
What this shows Moody Early Childhood Center reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moody Early Childhood Center compares
Moody Early Childhood Center 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 56% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,846
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 + 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 54.7%
White 19.3%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Moody Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Galveston Isd reports $13,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moody Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weis | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oppe El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan El Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moody Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moody Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Moody Early Childhood Center?
Moody Early Childhood Center has 161 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galveston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moody Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Moody Early Childhood Center is 23:1, which is 56% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moody Early Childhood Center?
78.2% of students at Moody Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moody Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Moody Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Galveston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moody Early Childhood Center?
Moody Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Moody Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Galveston?
By Resource Investment Index, Moody Early Childhood Center ranks #9 of 9 schools in Galveston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Galveston on the city page.
What other schools are in Galveston Isd?
Besides Moody Early Childhood Center, Galveston Isd also operates Ball H S (1,905 students), Weis (844 students), and Central Middle (785 students). See the Galveston Isd district page for the complete list.