- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Eisenhower H S
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480771000066
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower H S earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #9 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Eisenhower H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower H S ranks #9 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-372 students YoY
Eisenhower H S shrank from 2,855 students in 2022-23 to 2,483 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 161.6 → 163.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-372 students YoY 480771000066 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,262 enr · 14:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Eisenhower H S shrank from 2,855 students in 2022-23 to 2,483 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE added 161.6 → 163.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Eisenhower H S 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
- This school
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- Blanson Cte H 1,258
Blanson Cte H S
1,258 students
What this shows Eisenhower H S reports 2,262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eisenhower H S compares
Eisenhower H S 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,262 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,262
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
391
in-school suspensions + 378 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.9%
African American 24.4%
White 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Eisenhower H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Eisenhower H S 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blanson Cte H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower H S'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
- 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 (~2,262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower H S
How many students attend Eisenhower H S?
Eisenhower H S has 2,262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,855 (2022-23) → 2,483 (2023-24), down 372.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower H S is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Eisenhower H S?
78.9% of students at Eisenhower H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower H S?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower H S is Hispanic or Latino at 71.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower H S?
Eisenhower H S has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Eisenhower H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower H S ranks #9 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 Eisenhower H S, 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.