- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Clear Lake Int
Federal NCES profile for Clear Lake Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481428000905
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Lake Int earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #26 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Lake Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake Int ranks #26 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Clear Creek Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481428000905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Clear Lake Int held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 481428000905 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
839 enr · 15.8:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Springs H S (2,668 students)
Clear Lake Int held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clear Lake Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Springs
Clear Springs H S
2,668 students
- Clear Falls H
Clear Falls H S
2,508 students
- Clear Lake H S
Clear Lake H S
2,500 students
- Clear Creek H
Clear Creek H S
2,469 students
- Clear Brook H
Clear Brook H S
2,303 students
- This school 839
Clear Lake Int
839 students
What this shows Clear Lake Int reports 839 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Lake Int compares
Clear Lake 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$10,214
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 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 26.7%
African American 11.7%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Clear Lake Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clear Creek Isd reports $10,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clear Lake Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Springs H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Falls H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Brook H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Lake Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~839 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Lake Int
How many students attend Clear Lake Int?
Clear Lake Int has 839 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 832 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Int is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clear Lake Int?
54.2% of students at Clear Lake Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Lake Int?
The largest demographic group at Clear Lake Int is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Lake Int?
Clear Lake Int has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Clear Lake Int rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake Int ranks #26 of 116 middle 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 middle schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Clear Creek Isd?
Besides Clear Lake Int, Clear Creek Isd also operates Clear Springs H S (2,668 students), Clear Falls H S (2,508 students), and Clear Lake H S (2,500 students). See the Clear Creek Isd district page for the complete list.