Enrollment
4,057
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 480783000103
Elsik H S — Houston, TX
Federal NCES profile for Elsik H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 62/100.
👥 Class size 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
244.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elsik H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elsik H S reports 4,057 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 244.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% above the Texas average and 41% above the national baseline. The school offers 20 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 271 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alief Isd spends $15,230 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.8% from local sources (property taxes), 39.8% from the state, and 25.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elsik H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 4,057 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,230
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 4,057 Top 100% in Texas — larger than 0% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 244.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.9% +18% vs state
NCES ID 480783000103
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 15.0
Students per counselor 271:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 773
Out-of-school suspensions 398
Expulsions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alief Isd, which includes Elsik H S.
$15,230
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 39.8%
Federal 25.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsik H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsik H S is 16.9:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in HOUSTON, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elsik H S?
Elsik H S has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.