- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galveston, TX
Weis
Federal NCES profile for Weis, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482028012369
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weis earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #14 of 14
- public schools in Galveston · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Weis has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weis ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Galveston, TX.
School address
District: Galveston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482028012369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Weis grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 482028012369 · Galveston, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
844 enr · 29.1:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Ball H S (1,905 students)
Weis grew from 374 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Weis in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ball H S
Ball H S
1,905 students
- This school
Weis
844 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
785 students
- Oppe El 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 Weis reports 844 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weis compares
Weis 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 | 29.1:1 | ▲ 98% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
29.1:1
students per teacher
- 98% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.8%
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 844 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
292
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
African American 23.9%
White 22.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Weis 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 Weis Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oppe El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morgan El Magnet School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burnet El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weis's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~844 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weis
How many students attend Weis?
Weis has 844 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galveston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weis?
The student-teacher ratio at Weis is 29.1:1, which is 98% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weis?
77.8% of students at Weis are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weis?
The largest demographic group at Weis is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Galveston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weis?
Weis has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Weis rank among public schools in Galveston?
By Resource Investment Index, Weis ranks #14 of 14 public 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 public schools in Galveston on the city page.
What other schools are in Galveston Isd?
Besides Weis, Galveston Isd also operates Ball H S (1,905 students), Central Middle (785 students), and Oppe El (669 students). See the Galveston Isd district page for the complete list.