- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
O Henry Middle
Federal NCES profile for O Henry Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480894000338
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O Henry Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #12 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
O Henry Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O Henry Middle ranks #12 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
O Henry Middle shrank from 754 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 480894000338 · Austin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 15.6:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
O Henry Middle shrank from 754 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
O Henry Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 686
O Henry Middle
686 students
What this shows O Henry Middle reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How O Henry Middle compares
O Henry Middle is a shrinking 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$12,950
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, O Henry Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How O Henry Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O Henry Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~686 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about O Henry Middle
How many students attend O Henry Middle?
O Henry Middle has 686 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O Henry Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at O Henry Middle is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at O Henry Middle?
26.0% of students at O Henry Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O Henry Middle?
The largest demographic group at O Henry Middle is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O Henry Middle?
O Henry Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 O Henry Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, O Henry Middle ranks #12 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 Austin Isd?
Besides O Henry Middle, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.