- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Carter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Carter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480771007919
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carter Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #63 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carter Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carter Academy ranks #63 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Carter Academy held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 480771007919 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 21.9:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Carter Academy held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 789
Carter Academy
789 students
What this shows Carter Academy reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carter Academy compares
Carter Academy 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 49% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,268
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 631 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.7%
African American 22.2%
Asian 4.1%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Carter Academy is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carter Academy
How many students attend Carter Academy?
Carter Academy has 789 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carter Academy is 21.9:1, which is 49% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carter Academy?
88.9% of students at Carter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Carter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carter Academy?
Carter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Carter Academy rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Carter Academy ranks #63 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 Aldine Isd?
Besides Carter Academy, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.