- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Early College Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Early College Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480002212626Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College Stem Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #30 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Early College Stem Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early College Stem Academy ranks #30 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · Texas
NCES ID 480002212626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Early College Stem Academy shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 480002212626 · Houston, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
275 enr · 13.8:1 · 94.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bryss Academy (555 students)
Early College Stem Academy shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Early College Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bryss Academy
Bryss Academy
555 students
- Pstem Academy
Pstem Academy
482 students
- Early College
Early College T-Stem Academy
303 students
- This school
Early College Stem Academy
275 students
- North East Ste 133
North East Stem Academy
133 students
- Leonel Castill 69
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy
69 students
What this shows Early College Stem Academy reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early College Stem Academy compares
Early College Stem Academy is a shrinking 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$16,059
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.2%
White 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.5, Early College Stem Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success reports $16,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early College Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryss Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pstem Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early College T-Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North East Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early College Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 33.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early College Stem Academy
How many students attend Early College Stem Academy?
Early College Stem Academy has 275 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College Stem Academy is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Early College Stem Academy?
94.8% of students at Early College Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Early College Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College Stem Academy?
Early College Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Early College Stem Academy rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College Stem Academy ranks #30 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 Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success?
Besides Early College Stem Academy, Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success also operates Bryss Academy (555 students), Pstem Academy (482 students), and Early College T-Stem Academy (303 students). See the Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success district page for the complete list.