- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Aransas, TX
Olsen El
Federal NCES profile for Olsen El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483537003995
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olsen El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Port Aransas · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Olsen El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olsen El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Port Aransas, TX.
School address
District: Port Aransas Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483537003995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Olsen El held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 483537003995 · Port Aransas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 14.6:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Aransas H S (203 students)
Olsen El held near 232 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Olsen El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Olsen El
263 students
- Port Aransas H
Port Aransas H S
203 students
- Brundrett Midd
Brundrett Middle
119 students
What this shows Olsen El reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olsen El compares
Olsen 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,150
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Olsen El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Aransas Isd reports $18,150 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olsen El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Aransas H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brundrett Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olsen El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olsen El
How many students attend Olsen El?
Olsen El has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Aransas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olsen El?
The student-teacher ratio at Olsen El is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Olsen El?
33.5% of students at Olsen El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olsen El?
The largest demographic group at Olsen El is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Port Aransas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olsen El?
Olsen El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Olsen El rank among public schools in Port Aransas?
By Resource Investment Index, Olsen El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Port Aransas, 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 Port Aransas Isd?
Besides Olsen El, Port Aransas Isd also operates Port Aransas H S (203 students) and Brundrett Middle (119 students). See the Port Aransas Isd district page for the complete list.