- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galveston, TX
Odyssey Academy - Galveston
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey Academy - Galveston, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480010808213Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey Academy - Galveston earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Galveston · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey Academy - Galveston has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Academy - Galveston ranks #3 of 9 schools in Galveston, TX.
School address
District: Odyssey Academy Inc · Texas
NCES ID 480010808213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Odyssey Academy - Galveston held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 480010808213 · Galveston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
795 enr · 14.5:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Odyssey Academy - Bay Area (558 students)
Odyssey Academy - Galveston held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Odyssey Academy - Galveston compares
Odyssey Academy - Galveston 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$11,818
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
61
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
White 15.6%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Odyssey Academy - Galveston is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Odyssey Academy Inc reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Odyssey Academy - Galveston Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Academy - Bay Area | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odyssey Academy - Galveston's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~795 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odyssey Academy - Galveston
How many students attend Odyssey Academy - Galveston?
Odyssey Academy - Galveston has 795 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galveston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 866 (2022-23) → 829 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Academy - Galveston?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey Academy - Galveston is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Odyssey Academy - Galveston?
73.7% of students at Odyssey Academy - Galveston are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey Academy - Galveston?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey Academy - Galveston is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in Galveston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey Academy - Galveston?
Odyssey Academy - Galveston has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Odyssey Academy - Galveston rank among schools in Galveston?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey Academy - Galveston ranks #3 of 9 schools in Galveston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Galveston on the city page.
What other schools are in Odyssey Academy Inc?
Besides Odyssey Academy - Galveston, Odyssey Academy Inc also operates Odyssey Academy - Bay Area (558 students). See the Odyssey Academy Inc district page for the complete list.