- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Aristoi Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aristoi Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480001914072Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aristoi Classical Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #49 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aristoi Classical Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aristoi Classical Academy ranks #49 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Aristoi Classical Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480001914072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+151 students YoY
Aristoi Classical Academy grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+53.5%).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+151 students YoY 480001914072 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
511 enr · 28.4:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Aristoi Classical Upper School (664 students)
Aristoi Classical Academy grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+53.5%). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Aristoi Classical Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aristoi Classi
Aristoi Classical Upper School
664 students
- This school
Aristoi Classical Academy
511 students
- Aristoi Classi
Aristoi Classical Academy
431 students
What this shows Aristoi Classical Academy reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aristoi Classical Academy compares
Aristoi Classical Academy 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 | 28.4:1 | ▲ 93% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 93% 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
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,440
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Aristoi Classical Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Aristoi Classical Academy reports $10,440 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aristoi Classical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristoi Classical Upper School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aristoi Classical Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aristoi Classical Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aristoi Classical Academy
How many students attend Aristoi Classical Academy?
Aristoi Classical Academy has 511 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), up 151.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aristoi Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aristoi Classical Academy is 28.4:1, which is 93% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aristoi Classical Academy?
24.8% of students at Aristoi Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aristoi Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aristoi Classical Academy is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aristoi Classical Academy?
Aristoi Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aristoi Classical Academy rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Aristoi Classical Academy ranks #49 of 114 elementary 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 elementary schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Aristoi Classical Academy?
Besides Aristoi Classical Academy, Aristoi Classical Academy also operates Aristoi Classical Upper School (664 students) and Aristoi Classical Academy (431 students). See the Aristoi Classical Academy district page for the complete list.