CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS

KATY, Texas — 2 schools

313
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$9,595
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS operates 2 public schools serving 313 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 343 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Harris County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,595 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 2.5% local, 95.9% state, and 1.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #964 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 160:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 5.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% African American, 13.9% White across the district's schools.

Calvin Nelms H S accounts for 53.4% of all CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 160:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 5.2% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

1.6%
Federal
95.9%
State
2.5%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
964 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Harris County county, where this district is located.

$1,280
Studio/mo
$1,323
1 BR/mo
$1,573
2 BR/mo
$2,116
3 BR/mo
$2,639
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS.

White 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 61.3%
African American 15.4%
Asian 5.0%
Multiracial 4.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

160:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
5.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Calvin Nelms H S
Charter
183
Calvin Nelms Middle
Charter
160

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS?

CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS has 2 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 313 students.

How much does CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS spend per student?

CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS spends $9,595 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #964 in Texas.

What is the average rent near CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Harris County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS?

CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS students are 61.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.4% African American, 13.9% White, 5.0% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS?

CALVIN NELMS CHARTER SCHOOLS has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #964 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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