- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Morgan El Magnet School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 482028002001 · Galveston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 13.1:1 · 94.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ball H S (1,905 students)
Morgan El Magnet School held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Morgan El Magnet School 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
- This school 565
Morgan El Magnet School
565 students
- Burnet El 562
Burnet El
562 students
What this shows Morgan El Magnet School reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morgan El Magnet School compares
Morgan El Magnet School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,846
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
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galveston Isd reports $13,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~565 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.