- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Community Services-Sec
Federal NCES profile for Community Services-Sec, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364006270
👥 S:T ratio 92
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community Services-Sec earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools.
- #200 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Community Services-Sec has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community Services-Sec ranks #200 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Community Services-Sec grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (+18.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 482364006270 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 2:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Community Services-Sec grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (+18.9%). Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Community Services-Sec 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 83
Community Services-Sec
83 students
What this shows Community Services-Sec reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How Community Services-Sec compares
Community Services-Sec 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 | 2:1 | ▼ 86% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
2:1
students per teacher
- 86% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.9%
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
$13,072
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
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 59.0%
African American 24.1%
White 8.4%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Community Services-Sec is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Community Services-Sec 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community Services-Sec'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 (~83 students)
Frequently asked questions about Community Services-Sec
How many students attend Community Services-Sec?
Community Services-Sec has 83 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Services-Sec?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Services-Sec is 2:1, which is 86% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 87% 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 Community Services-Sec?
76.7% of students at Community Services-Sec are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community Services-Sec?
The largest demographic group at Community Services-Sec is Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community Services-Sec?
Community Services-Sec has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Community Services-Sec rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Community Services-Sec ranks #200 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 Community Services-Sec, 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.