- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Olle Middle
Federal NCES profile for Olle Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480783000110
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olle Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #36 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Olle Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olle Middle ranks #36 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Olle Middle held near 1,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.9 → 71.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 480783000110 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,025 enr · 14.2:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsik H S (4,057 students)
Olle Middle held near 1,029 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.9 → 71.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Olle 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
- O'donnell Midd 1,214
O'donnell Middle
1,214 students
- Budewig Int 1,054
Budewig Int
1,054 students
- This school 1,025
Olle Middle
1,025 students
What this shows Olle Middle reports 1,025 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olle Middle compares
Olle 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,025 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,025
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.7%
African American 13.2%
Asian 2.9%
White 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Olle Middle is less 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 Olle Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsik H S | Larger | Lower 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 |
| O'donnell Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Budewig Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olle 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
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,025 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olle Middle
How many students attend Olle Middle?
Olle Middle has 1,025 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,067 (2022-23) → 1,029 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Olle Middle is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Olle Middle?
83.8% of students at Olle Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olle Middle?
The largest demographic group at Olle Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olle Middle?
Olle Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Olle Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Olle Middle ranks #36 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 Olle 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.