Enrollment
795
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Odyssey Academy - Galveston compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Odyssey Academy - Galveston
Odyssey Academy - Galveston is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Galveston, Texas, enrolling 795 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 795 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,699 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #180.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (16%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Odyssey Academy Inc, also runs Odyssey Academy - Bay Area (558 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Odyssey Academy - Galveston compares
Odyssey Academy - Galveston on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,696
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Odyssey Academy Inc, which includes Odyssey Academy - Galveston.
$11,696
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.1%
State 70.8%
Federal 24.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~795 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Odyssey Academy - Galveston a good school?
Odyssey Academy - Galveston earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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