Enrollment
615
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
Noel Grisham Middle
Federal NCES profile for Noel Grisham Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483808004251
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noel Grisham Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Noel Grisham Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noel Grisham Middle ranks #6 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Noel Grisham Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Noel Grisham Middle
Noel Grisham Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 615 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.3% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Texas average.
With 615 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 737 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #171.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Round Rock Isd spends $10,505 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students) and Westwood H S (2,858 students) alongside Noel Grisham Middle.
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 Noel Grisham Middle compares
Noel Grisham Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$10,505
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 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.
Student demographics
White 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Asian 18.0%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Noel Grisham Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Round Rock Isd, which includes Noel Grisham Middle.
$10,505
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.3%
State 9.0%
Federal 13.8%
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 Noel Grisham Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noel Grisham Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Noel Grisham Middle
How many students attend Noel Grisham Middle?
Noel Grisham Middle has 615 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noel Grisham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Noel Grisham Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Noel Grisham Middle?
19.3% of students at Noel Grisham Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noel Grisham Middle?
The largest demographic group at Noel Grisham Middle is White at 36.4% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noel Grisham Middle?
Noel Grisham Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Noel Grisham Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Noel Grisham Middle ranks #6 of 35 middle 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 middle schools in Austin on the city page.
Is Noel Grisham Middle a good school?
Noel Grisham Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Round Rock Isd?
Besides Noel Grisham Middle, 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.
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