- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Early College T-Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Early College T-Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480002207905Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College T-Stem Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #60 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Early College T-Stem Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early College T-Stem Academy ranks #60 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · Texas
NCES ID 480002207905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Early College T-Stem Academy held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480002207905 · Houston, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
303 enr · 14.4:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bryss Academy (555 students)
Early College T-Stem Academy held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Early College T-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
- This school
Early College T-Stem Academy
303 students
- Early College
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 T-Stem Academy reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early College T-Stem Academy compares
Early College T-Stem 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.6%
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%
White 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, Early College T-Stem Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 T-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 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 T-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
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 33.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early College T-Stem Academy
How many students attend Early College T-Stem Academy?
Early College T-Stem Academy has 303 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College T-Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College T-Stem Academy is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 T-Stem Academy?
95.9% of students at Early College T-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 T-Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Early College T-Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College T-Stem Academy?
Early College T-Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 T-Stem Academy rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College T-Stem Academy ranks #60 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 Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success?
Besides Early College T-Stem Academy, Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success also operates Bryss Academy (555 students), Pstem Academy (482 students), and Early College Stem Academy (275 students). See the Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success district page for the complete list.