Enrollment
664
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Aristoi Classical Upper School
Federal NCES profile for Aristoi Classical Upper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480001913071Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aristoi Classical Upper School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #52 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Aristoi Classical Upper School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aristoi Classical Upper School ranks #52 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
District: Aristoi Classical Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480001913071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aristoi Classical Upper School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aristoi Classical Upper School
Aristoi Classical Upper School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Katy, Texas, enrolling 664 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.5% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 664 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 808 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #773, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 664 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Aristoi Classical Academy spends $10,041 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Aristoi Classical Academy also operates Aristoi Classical Academy (511 students) and Aristoi Classical Academy (431 students) alongside Aristoi Classical Upper 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 Aristoi Classical Upper School compares
Aristoi Classical Upper 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 67% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 664 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Aristoi Classical Upper School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aristoi Classical Academy, which includes Aristoi Classical Upper School.
$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 Upper School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristoi Classical Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aristoi Classical Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aristoi Classical Upper School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~664 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aristoi Classical Upper School
How many students attend Aristoi Classical Upper School?
Aristoi Classical Upper School has 664 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aristoi Classical Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aristoi Classical Upper School is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aristoi Classical Upper School?
20.5% of students at Aristoi Classical Upper School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aristoi Classical Upper School?
The largest demographic group at Aristoi Classical Upper School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aristoi Classical Upper School?
Aristoi Classical Upper School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aristoi Classical Upper School rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Aristoi Classical Upper School ranks #52 of 54 schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Katy on the city page.
Is Aristoi Classical Upper School a good school?
Aristoi Classical Upper School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Upper School, Aristoi Classical Academy also operates Aristoi Classical Academy (511 students) and Aristoi Classical Academy (431 students). See the Aristoi Classical Academy district page for the complete list.
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