Enrollment
511
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+93% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aristoi Classical Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aristoi Classical Academy
Aristoi Classical Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 511 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Texas schools and 93% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.8% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Texas average.
With 511 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 696 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #617, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Aristoi Classical Academy spends $10,041 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Aristoi Classical Academy also operates Aristoi Classical Upper School (664 students) and Aristoi Classical Academy (431 students) alongside Aristoi Classical Academy.
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 Aristoi Classical Academy compares
Aristoi Classical Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,041
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aristoi Classical Academy, which includes Aristoi Classical Academy.
$10,041
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.5%
State 77.7%
Federal 13.9%
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 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
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary 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 (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Aristoi Classical Academy a good school?
Aristoi Classical Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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