- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Beta Academy
Federal NCES profile for Beta Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480144613188Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beta Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #33 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Beta Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beta Academy ranks #33 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Beta Academy shrank from 584 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 480144613188 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
537 enr · 23.3:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Beta Academy (1,032 students)
Beta Academy shrank from 584 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Beta Academy compares
Beta Academy 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 59% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,492
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
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.5%
White 10.4%
African American 9.7%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Beta Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beta Academy reports $9,492 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beta Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beta Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beta Academy
How many students attend Beta Academy?
Beta Academy has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beta Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Beta Academy is 23.3:1, which is 59% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beta Academy?
54.3% of students at Beta Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beta Academy?
The largest demographic group at Beta Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 76.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beta Academy?
Beta Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Beta Academy rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Beta Academy ranks #33 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 Beta Academy?
Besides Beta Academy, Beta Academy also operates Beta Academy (1,032 students). See the Beta Academy district page for the complete list.