- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Austin, TX
Oak Meadows El
Federal NCES profile for Oak Meadows El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482889011390
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Meadows El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 32
- elementary schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Meadows El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Meadows El ranks #11 of 32 elementary schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Oak Meadows El held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 482889011390 · Austin, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 15.9:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Manor H S (2,422 students)
Oak Meadows El held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Oak Meadows El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manor H S
Manor H S
2,422 students
- Manor New Tech 744
Manor New Technology Middle
744 students
- Manor New Tech 640
Manor New Technology High
640 students
- Lagos El 640
Lagos El
640 students
- Shadowglen El 639
Shadowglen El
639 students
- This school 477
Oak Meadows El
477 students
What this shows Oak Meadows El reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Meadows El compares
Oak Meadows El 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$12,727
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.5%
African American 7.8%
White 2.7%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Oak Meadows El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manor Isd reports $12,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Meadows El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manor New Technology Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manor New Technology High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lagos El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadowglen El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Meadows El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Meadows El
How many students attend Oak Meadows El?
Oak Meadows El has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Meadows El?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Meadows El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Meadows El?
80.1% of students at Oak Meadows El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Meadows El?
The largest demographic group at Oak Meadows El is Hispanic or Latino at 85.5% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Meadows El?
Oak Meadows El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Meadows El rank among elementary schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Meadows El ranks #11 of 32 elementary 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 elementary schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Manor Isd?
Besides Oak Meadows El, Manor Isd also operates Manor H S (2,422 students), Manor New Technology Middle (744 students), and Manor New Technology High (640 students). See the Manor Isd district page for the complete list.