Sam Houston State University Charter School

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Spring, Texas - 1 schools

An equity score of 10/100 ranks Sam Houston State University Charter School #1035 of 1044 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,324 per pupil, Sam Houston State University Charter School ranks #1188 of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

501
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$8,324
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sam Houston State University Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 501 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Harris County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,324 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 121 of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is , 95.6% state, and 4.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 10/100, ranked #1035 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 30.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 38.7% White, 30.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Sam Houston State University Charter School, enrolling 437 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Sam Houston State University Charter School accounts for 87.2% of all Sam Houston State University Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Sam Houston State University Charter School a distant remainder — means Sam Houston State University Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Sam Houston State University Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 30.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Sam Houston State University Charter School is typically wider than the Sam Houston State University Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

4.4%
Federal
95.6%
State
-
Local

Funding Equity

10
Equity Score
1035 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Sam Houston State University Charter School.

White 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
African American 20.6%
Asian 4.1%
Multiracial 5.9%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

30.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sam Houston State University Charter School

School Enrollment
Sam Houston State University Charter School
Charter
437

How Sam Houston State University Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Albany Isd Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Latexo Isd Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Mccamey Isd Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Seagraves Isd Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data

Comparisons are relative to Sam Houston State University Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sam Houston State University Charter School?

Sam Houston State University Charter School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 501 students.

How much does Sam Houston State University Charter School spend per student?

Sam Houston State University Charter School spends $8,324 per student. The district has an equity score of 10/100, ranking #1035 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Sam Houston State University Charter School?

Sam Houston State University Charter School students are 38.7% White, 30.0% Hispanic or Latino, 20.6% African American, 4.1% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sam Houston State University Charter School?

Sam Houston State University Charter School has an equity score of 10/100, ranking #1035 out of 1044 districts in Texas.