Enrollment
537
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beta Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beta Academy
Beta Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 537 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 96% of Texas schools and 59% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 537 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,457 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #121, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Beta Academy spends $8,723 per pupil, 36% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Beta Academy, also runs Beta Academy (1,032 students).
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 Beta Academy compares
Beta 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,723
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beta Academy, which includes Beta Academy.
$8,723
Per student
-36%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.6%
State 84.6%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~537 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Beta Academy a good school?
Beta Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Beta Academy?
Besides Beta Academy, Beta Academy also operates Beta Academy (1,032 students). See the Beta Academy district page for the complete list.
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