- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Outley El
Federal NCES profile for Outley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480783004182
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Outley El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #305 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Outley El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Outley El ranks #305 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Outley El grew from 829 students in 2022-23 to 872 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 58.2 → 60.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 480783004182 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
863 enr · 14.9:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsik H S (4,057 students)
Outley El grew from 829 students in 2022-23 to 872 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 58.2 → 60.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Outley El 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 863
Outley El
863 students
What this shows Outley El reports 863 students on the CCD universe file.
How Outley El compares
Outley El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 863 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
863
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
White 8.2%
Asian 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Outley El is more 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 Outley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsik H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| O'donnell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Budewig Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Outley El'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 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 (~863 students)
Frequently asked questions about Outley El
How many students attend Outley El?
Outley El has 863 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 829 (2022-23) → 872 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Outley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Outley El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Outley El?
77.1% of students at Outley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Outley El?
The largest demographic group at Outley El is African American at 53.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Outley El?
Outley El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Outley El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Outley El ranks #305 of 435 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 schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Alief Isd?
Besides Outley El, 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.