- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Briarmeadow Charter
Federal NCES profile for Briarmeadow Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364008611
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briarmeadow Charter earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #129 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Briarmeadow Charter has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briarmeadow Charter ranks #129 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Briarmeadow Charter held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 482364008611 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 16:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Briarmeadow Charter held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Briarmeadow Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 591
Briarmeadow Charter
591 students
What this shows Briarmeadow Charter reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briarmeadow Charter compares
Briarmeadow Charter held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$13,072
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
White 26.4%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 29.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Briarmeadow Charter is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Briarmeadow Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briarmeadow Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Briarmeadow Charter
How many students attend Briarmeadow Charter?
Briarmeadow Charter has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarmeadow Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarmeadow Charter is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Briarmeadow Charter?
45.2% of students at Briarmeadow Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briarmeadow Charter?
The largest demographic group at Briarmeadow Charter is Asian at 29.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briarmeadow Charter?
Briarmeadow Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Briarmeadow Charter rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Briarmeadow Charter ranks #129 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 Houston Isd?
Besides Briarmeadow Charter, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.