- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Drew Academy
Federal NCES profile for Drew Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480771017014
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drew Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #14 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Drew Academy has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drew Academy ranks #14 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Drew Academy held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 480771017014 · Houston, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 12.1:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Drew Academy held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Drew 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 363
Drew Academy
363 students
What this shows Drew Academy reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Drew Academy compares
Drew 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$13,268
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Drew Academy is more mixed than 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 Drew Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drew 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 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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Drew Academy
How many students attend Drew Academy?
Drew Academy has 363 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drew Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Drew Academy is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Drew Academy?
87.4% of students at Drew Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drew Academy?
The largest demographic group at Drew Academy is African American at 54.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drew Academy?
Drew Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Drew Academy rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Drew Academy ranks #14 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 Aldine Isd?
Besides Drew 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.