- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Davis H S Aldine
Federal NCES profile for Davis H S Aldine, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480771012108
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis H S Aldine earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #33 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis H S Aldine has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis H S Aldine ranks #33 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+171 students YoY
Davis H S Aldine grew from 3,093 students in 2022-23 to 3,264 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 166.5 → 190.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+171 students YoY 480771012108 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,184 enr · 19.2:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Davis H S Aldine grew from 3,093 students in 2022-23 to 3,264 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 166.5 → 190.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Davis H S Aldine in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- This school
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
- Blanson Cte H 1,258
Blanson Cte H S
1,258 students
What this shows Davis H S Aldine reports 3,184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davis H S Aldine compares
Davis H S Aldine 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,184 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,184
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1,231
in-school suspensions + 467 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
African American 27.6%
White 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Davis H S Aldine is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Davis H S Aldine Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blanson Cte H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davis H S Aldine's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~3,184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davis H S Aldine
How many students attend Davis H S Aldine?
Davis H S Aldine has 3,184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,093 (2022-23) → 3,264 (2023-24), up 171.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis H S Aldine?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis H S Aldine is 19.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davis H S Aldine?
86.6% of students at Davis H S Aldine are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis H S Aldine?
The largest demographic group at Davis H S Aldine is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis H S Aldine?
Davis H S Aldine has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Davis H S Aldine rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis H S Aldine ranks #33 of 102 high 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 high schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Davis H S Aldine, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Nimitz H S (2,651 students), and Aldine H S (2,481 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.