SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL

HOUSTON, Texas — 4 schools

1,113
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$10,461
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL operates 4 public schools serving 1,113 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,193 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 $10,461 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 2.3% local, 84.6% state, and 13.1% 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 — 32/100, ranked #863 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 18.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 98.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Ser-Ninos Charter El accounts for 42.9% of all SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL school enrollment varies 3.0× across entities

SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL school enrollment ranges from 169 students (lowest) to 512 students (highest), a spread of 343 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 92.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL chronic absenteeism rate is 18.5% — 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 SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL is typically wider than the SER-NINOS 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?

13.1%
Federal
84.6%
State
2.3%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
863 / 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 4 schools in SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL.

Hispanic or Latino 98.3%
Asian 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

18.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL

School Enrollment
Ser-Ninos Charter El
Charter
512
Ser-Ninos Charter Middle
Charter
266
Ser-Ninos Charter El Ii
Charter
246
Ser-Ninos Charter High
Charter
169

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL?

SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL has 4 schools, including 2 other, 1 middle, 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,113 students.

How much does SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL spend per student?

SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL spends $10,461 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #863 in Texas.

What is the average rent near SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL?

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 SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL?

SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL students are 98.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% African American, 0.2% White, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL?

SER-NINOS CHARTER SCHOOL has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #863 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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