Enrollment
192
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc
Federal NCES profile for Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364010742Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #427 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for Texas
- 96.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc ranks #427 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+118% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc
Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc is a high-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 192 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 118% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 96.3% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 192 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 257 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 39/100).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students) and Bellaire H S (3,216 students) alongside Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc compares
Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32:1 | ▲ 118% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.3% | ▲ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
32:1
students per teacher
- 118% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.5%
African American 22.4%
Asian 1.6%
White 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston Isd, which includes Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc.
$12,031
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 8.0%
Federal 23.2%
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.
How Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~192 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~32:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc
How many students attend Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc?
Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc has 192 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc?
The student-teacher ratio at Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc is 32:1, which is 118% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc?
96.3% of students at Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc?
The largest demographic group at Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc is Hispanic or Latino at 74.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc?
Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc ranks #427 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.
Is Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc a good school?
Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Energized for Excellence Academy Ecc, 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.
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