- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tyler, TX
T J Austin El
Federal NCES profile for T J Austin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484347004949
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T J Austin El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 22
- schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
T J Austin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T J Austin El ranks #1 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
T J Austin El grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 484347004949 · Tyler, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 13.8:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students)
T J Austin El grew from 334 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
T J Austin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tyler Legacy H
Tyler Legacy H S
2,770 students
- Tyler H S
Tyler H S
2,148 students
- Moore Mst Magn 1,019
Moore Mst Magnet School
1,019 students
- Three Lakes Mi 948
Three Lakes Middle
948 students
- Boulter Middle 901
Boulter Middle
901 students
- This school 359
T J Austin El
359 students
What this shows T J Austin El reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How T J Austin El compares
T J Austin 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,184
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
African American 32.6%
White 3.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, T J Austin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tyler Isd reports $11,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T J Austin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyler H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moore Mst Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Lakes Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulter Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T J Austin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about T J Austin El
How many students attend T J Austin El?
T J Austin El has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T J Austin El?
The student-teacher ratio at T J Austin El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 T J Austin El?
98.8% of students at T J Austin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T J Austin El?
The largest demographic group at T J Austin El is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T J Austin El?
T J Austin El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 T J Austin El rank among schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, T J Austin El ranks #1 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Tyler Isd?
Besides T J Austin El, Tyler Isd also operates Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students), Tyler H S (2,148 students), and Moore Mst Magnet School (1,019 students). See the Tyler Isd district page for the complete list.