- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Ella J Baker Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Ella J Baker Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002616
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ella J Baker Montessori School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #150 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ella J Baker Montessori School has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ella J Baker Montessori School ranks #150 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Ella J Baker Montessori School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 482364002616 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 16.5:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Ella J Baker Montessori School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ella J Baker Montessori School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 610
Ella J Baker Montessori School
610 students
What this shows Ella J Baker Montessori School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ella J Baker Montessori School compares
Ella J Baker Montessori School 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,072
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 610 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
White 29.0%
Asian 12.8%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Ella J Baker Montessori School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ella J Baker Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ella J Baker Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ella J Baker Montessori School
How many students attend Ella J Baker Montessori School?
Ella J Baker Montessori School has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella J Baker Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella J Baker Montessori School is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ella J Baker Montessori School?
36.7% of students at Ella J Baker Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ella J Baker Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Ella J Baker Montessori School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ella J Baker Montessori School?
Ella J Baker Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ella J Baker Montessori School rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Ella J Baker Montessori School ranks #150 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 Houston Isd?
Besides Ella J Baker Montessori School, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.