- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480144614073Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beta Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #236 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Beta Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beta Academy ranks #236 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+136 students YoY
Beta Academy grew from 848 students in 2022-23 to 984 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+136 students YoY 480144614073 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
1,032 enr · 26.5:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Beta Academy (537 students)
Beta Academy grew from 848 students in 2022-23 to 984 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Beta Academy compares
Beta Academy is a growing 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 80% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,032 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,032
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 80% 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
5.7%
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
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 66.9%
African American 16.1%
White 14.6%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Beta Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower 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 (~1,032 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beta Academy
How many students attend Beta Academy?
Beta Academy has 1,032 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 984 (2023-24), up 136.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beta Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Beta Academy is 26.5:1, which is 80% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beta Academy?
66.9% 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 66.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beta Academy?
Beta Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 #236 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 (537 students). See the Beta Academy district page for the complete list.