- Enrollment
- 3,786
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Elsik H S
Federal NCES profile for Elsik H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480783000103
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elsik H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #21 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elsik H S has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elsik H S ranks #21 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Elsik H S held near 4,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 244.8 → 236.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480783000103 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
4,057 enr · 16.6:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hastings H S (3,786 students)
Elsik H S held near 4,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 244.8 → 236.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Elsik H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elsik H S
4,057 students
- Hastings H S
Hastings H S
3,786 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
2,838 students
- O'donnell Midd 1,214
O'donnell Middle
1,214 students
- Budewig Int 1,054
Budewig Int
1,054 students
- Olle Middle 1,025
Olle Middle
1,025 students
What this shows Elsik H S reports 4,057 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elsik H S compares
Elsik H S 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,057 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
4,057
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,388
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
Counselors15.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
773
in-school suspensions + 398 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
African American 23.1%
Asian 7.9%
White 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Elsik H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alief Isd reports $13,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elsik H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| O'donnell Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Budewig Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olle Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elsik H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~4,057 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elsik H S
How many students attend Elsik H S?
Elsik H S has 4,057 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 4,118 (2022-23) → 4,119 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsik H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsik H S is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elsik H S?
72.9% of students at Elsik H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elsik H S?
The largest demographic group at Elsik H S is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elsik H S?
Elsik H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Elsik H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Elsik H S ranks #21 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 Alief Isd?
Besides Elsik H S, Alief Isd also operates Hastings H S (3,786 students), Taylor H S (2,838 students), and O'donnell Middle (1,214 students). See the Alief Isd district page for the complete list.