- Enrollment
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Bendwood School
Federal NCES profile for Bendwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484110006043
👥 S:T ratio 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bendwood School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #12 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bendwood School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bendwood School ranks #12 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110006043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Bendwood School shrank from 50 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 484110006043 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 2.7:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,636 students)
Bendwood School shrank from 50 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bendwood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,636 students
- Northbrook H S
Northbrook H S
2,398 students
- Stratford H S
Stratford H S
2,394 students
- Spring Woods H
Spring Woods H S
2,020 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle
1,236 students
- This school 41
Bendwood School
41 students
What this shows Bendwood School reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bendwood School compares
Bendwood School is a shrinking 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 | 2.7:1 | ▼ 82% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.7:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.7:1
students per teacher
- 82% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,599
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 + 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.5%
African American 12.2%
White 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.8%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Bendwood School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Spring Branch Isd reports $12,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bendwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northbrook H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Woods H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bendwood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~41 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bendwood School
How many students attend Bendwood School?
Bendwood School has 41 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bendwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bendwood School is 2.7:1, which is 82% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 83% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bendwood School?
64.0% of students at Bendwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bendwood School?
The largest demographic group at Bendwood School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.5% 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 Bendwood School?
Bendwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bendwood School rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Bendwood School ranks #12 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.
What other schools are in Spring Branch Isd?
Besides Bendwood School, Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students), Northbrook H S (2,398 students), and Stratford H S (2,394 students). See the Spring Branch Isd district page for the complete list.