Enrollment
565
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galveston, TX
Morgan El Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan El Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482028002001
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan El Magnet School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Galveston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 94.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan El Magnet School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan El Magnet School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Galveston, TX.
School address
District: Galveston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482028002001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morgan El Magnet School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morgan El Magnet School
Morgan El Magnet School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Galveston, Texas, enrolling 565 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.5% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 565 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,657 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Galveston Isd also operates Ball H S (1,905 students) and Weis (844 students) alongside Morgan El Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Morgan El Magnet School compares
Morgan El Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.5% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$13,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galveston Isd, which includes Morgan El Magnet School.
$13,689
Per student
+0%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.8%
State 5.8%
Federal 23.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Morgan El Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weis | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oppe El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnet El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan El Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~565 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Morgan El Magnet School
How many students attend Morgan El Magnet School?
Morgan El Magnet School has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galveston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan El Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan El Magnet School is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morgan El Magnet School?
94.5% of students at Morgan El Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan El Magnet School?
Morgan El Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Morgan El Magnet School rank among schools in Galveston?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan El Magnet School ranks #4 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.
Is Morgan El Magnet School a good school?
Morgan El Magnet School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Galveston Isd?
Besides Morgan El Magnet School, 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.
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