- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Noel Grisham Middle held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 49.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 483808004251 · Austin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 13.7:1 · 19.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Noel Grisham Middle held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 49.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Noel Grisham Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 615
Noel Grisham Middle
615 students
What this shows Noel Grisham Middle reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Noel Grisham Middle compares
Noel Grisham Middle 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$10,955
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 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.
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
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~615 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.