Enrollment
609
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Arabic Immersion Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364013165
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arabic Immersion Magnet School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #405 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Arabic Immersion Magnet School has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arabic Immersion Magnet School ranks #405 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+66% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arabic Immersion Magnet School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Arabic Immersion Magnet School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 609 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 66% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 609 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,408 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,374, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1015 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students) and Bellaire H S (3,216 students) alongside Arabic Immersion Magnet School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arabic Immersion Magnet School compares
Arabic Immersion Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 66% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Arabic Immersion Magnet School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston Isd, which includes Arabic Immersion Magnet School.
$12,031
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 8.0%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arabic Immersion Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arabic Immersion Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~609 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arabic Immersion Magnet School
How many students attend Arabic Immersion Magnet School?
Arabic Immersion Magnet School has 609 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arabic Immersion Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arabic Immersion Magnet School is 24.4:1, which is 66% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arabic Immersion Magnet School?
52.8% of students at Arabic Immersion Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arabic Immersion Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Arabic Immersion Magnet School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arabic Immersion Magnet School?
Arabic Immersion Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arabic Immersion Magnet School rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Arabic Immersion Magnet School ranks #405 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
Is Arabic Immersion Magnet School a good school?
Arabic Immersion Magnet School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Arabic Immersion Magnet School, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.
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