- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galveston, TX
Oppe El
Federal NCES profile for Oppe El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482028006412
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oppe El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Galveston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oppe El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oppe El ranks #5 of 9 schools in Galveston, TX.
School address
District: Galveston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482028006412 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Oppe El held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 482028006412 · Galveston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 14.5:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ball H S (1,905 students)
Oppe El held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.1 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Oppe El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ball H S
Ball H S
1,905 students
- Weis
Weis
844 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
785 students
- This school 669
Oppe El
669 students
- Morgan El Magn 565
Morgan El Magnet School
565 students
- Burnet El 562
Burnet El
562 students
What this shows Oppe El reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oppe El compares
Oppe 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 30% | - | - |
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.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
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
22.6%
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
$13,846
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 669 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
White 42.3%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Oppe El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galveston Isd reports $13,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oppe El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weis | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan El Magnet School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burnet El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oppe El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oppe El
How many students attend Oppe El?
Oppe El has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galveston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oppe El?
The student-teacher ratio at Oppe El 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 Oppe El?
61.6% of students at Oppe El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oppe El?
The largest demographic group at Oppe El is Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment, in Galveston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oppe El?
Oppe El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Oppe El rank among schools in Galveston?
By Resource Investment Index, Oppe El ranks #5 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 Galveston Isd?
Besides Oppe El, Galveston Isd also operates Ball H S (1,905 students), Weis (844 students), and Central Middle (785 students). See the Galveston Isd district page for the complete list.