- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
O'donnell Middle
Federal NCES profile for O'donnell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480783001143
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O'donnell Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #22 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.2%
- free-lunch eligible
O'donnell Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O'donnell Middle ranks #22 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
O'donnell Middle held near 1,221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.6 → 85.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 480783001143 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,214 enr · 13.8:1 · 81.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsik H S (4,057 students)
O'donnell Middle held near 1,221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.6 → 85.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
O'donnell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elsik H S
Elsik H S
4,057 students
- Hastings H S
Hastings H S
3,786 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
2,838 students
- This school 1,214
O'donnell Middle
1,214 students
- Budewig Int 1,054
Budewig Int
1,054 students
- Olle Middle 1,025
Olle Middle
1,025 students
What this shows O'donnell Middle reports 1,214 students on the CCD universe file.
How O'donnell Middle compares
O'donnell 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.2% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,214 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,214
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$13,388
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
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
330
in-school suspensions + 215 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
African American 37.2%
Asian 11.0%
White 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, O'donnell Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alief Isd reports $13,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How O'donnell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsik H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Budewig Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olle Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O'donnell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,786
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 2,838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,214 students)
Frequently asked questions about O'donnell Middle
How many students attend O'donnell Middle?
O'donnell Middle has 1,214 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,230 (2022-23) → 1,221 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'donnell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at O'donnell Middle is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 O'donnell Middle?
81.2% of students at O'donnell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O'donnell Middle?
The largest demographic group at O'donnell Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O'donnell Middle?
O'donnell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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'donnell Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, O'donnell Middle ranks #22 of 116 middle schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Alief Isd?
Besides O'donnell Middle, Alief Isd also operates Elsik H S (4,057 students), Hastings H S (3,786 students), and Taylor H S (2,838 students). See the Alief Isd district page for the complete list.