- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Olney, TX
Olney El
Federal NCES profile for Olney El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483363003755
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olney El earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Olney · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Olney El has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olney El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Olney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Olney El held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 483363003755 · Olney, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 11.5:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Olney H S (183 students)
Olney El held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Olney El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Olney El
369 students
- Olney H S
Olney H S
183 students
- Olney J H 139
Olney J H
139 students
What this shows Olney El reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olney El compares
Olney 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,177
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Olney El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olney Isd reports $16,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olney El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olney H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olney J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olney El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olney El
How many students attend Olney El?
Olney El has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Olney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olney El?
The student-teacher ratio at Olney El is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Olney El?
58.4% of students at Olney El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olney El?
The largest demographic group at Olney El is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Olney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olney El?
Olney El has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Olney El rank among public schools in Olney?
By Resource Investment Index, Olney El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Olney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Olney Isd?
Besides Olney El, Olney Isd also operates Olney H S (183 students) and Olney J H (139 students). See the Olney Isd district page for the complete list.