- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Overton El
Federal NCES profile for Overton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480894011066
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overton El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools.
- #127 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Overton El has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overton El ranks #127 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Overton El held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480894011066 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 16.9:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Overton El held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Overton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 440
Overton El
440 students
What this shows Overton El reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overton El compares
Overton 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$12,950
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
African American 14.8%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Overton El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Overton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overton El
How many students attend Overton El?
Overton El has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Overton El is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Overton El?
93.9% of students at Overton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overton El?
The largest demographic group at Overton El is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overton El?
Overton El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Overton El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Overton El ranks #127 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Overton El, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.