- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Budewig Int
Federal NCES profile for Budewig Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480783009517
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Budewig Int earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #13 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Budewig Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Budewig Int ranks #13 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Budewig Int held near 1,134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.5 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+49 students YoY 480783009517 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,054 enr · 13.2:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsik H S (4,057 students)
Budewig Int held near 1,134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.5 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Budewig Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elsik H S
Elsik H S
4,057 students
- Hastings H S
Hastings H S
3,786 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
2,838 students
- O'donnell Midd 1,214
O'donnell Middle
1,214 students
- This school 1,054
Budewig Int
1,054 students
- Olle Middle 1,025
Olle Middle
1,025 students
What this shows Budewig Int reports 1,054 students on the CCD universe file.
How Budewig Int compares
Budewig Int 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,054
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,388
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
African American 34.7%
Asian 8.5%
White 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Budewig Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alief Isd reports $13,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Budewig Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsik H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'donnell Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olle Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Budewig Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,786
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 2,838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,054 students)
Frequently asked questions about Budewig Int
How many students attend Budewig Int?
Budewig Int has 1,054 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,085 (2022-23) → 1,134 (2023-24), nearly flat (+49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Budewig Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Budewig Int is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Budewig Int?
81.0% of students at Budewig Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Budewig Int?
The largest demographic group at Budewig Int is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Budewig Int?
Budewig Int has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Budewig Int rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Budewig Int ranks #13 of 114 elementary 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 elementary schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Alief Isd?
Besides Budewig Int, Alief Isd also operates Elsik H S (4,057 students), Hastings H S (3,786 students), and Taylor H S (2,838 students). See the Alief Isd district page for the complete list.