- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School
Federal NCES profile for Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016313987Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #20 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School ranks #20 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016313987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 480016313987 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
48 enr · 4:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School grew from 190 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
1,013 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound
949 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
929 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
921 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- This school 48
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School
48 students
What this shows Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School compares
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School 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 | 4:1 | ▼ 73% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.8%
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
4:1
students per teacher
- 73% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,324
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
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
African American 41.7%
White 10.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Texas College Preparatory Academies reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School
How many students attend Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School?
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School has 48 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School is 4:1, which is 73% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 75% 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 Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School?
95.8% of students at Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School?
The largest demographic group at Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School?
Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School ranks #20 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 Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Eastex-Jensen Neighborhood School, Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students), Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students), and Founders Classical Academy of Prosper (929 students). See the Texas College Preparatory Academies district page for the complete list.