- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Energized for Excellence Academy El
Federal NCES profile for Energized for Excellence Academy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482364007943Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Energized for Excellence Academy El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #35 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 95.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Energized for Excellence Academy El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Energized for Excellence Academy El ranks #35 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-85 students YoY
Energized for Excellence Academy El shrank from 1,035 students in 2022-23 to 950 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-85 students YoY 482364007943 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
857 enr · 17.5:1 · 95.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Energized for Excellence Academy El shrank from 1,035 students in 2022-23 to 950 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Energized for Excellence Academy El 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 857
Energized for Excellence Academy El
857 students
What this shows Energized for Excellence Academy El reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Energized for Excellence Academy El compares
Energized for Excellence Academy El 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.6% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.8%
African American 7.8%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Energized for Excellence Academy El is less 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 Energized for Excellence Academy El 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Energized for Excellence Academy El'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 elementary 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 (~857 students)
Frequently asked questions about Energized for Excellence Academy El
How many students attend Energized for Excellence Academy El?
Energized for Excellence Academy El has 857 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,035 (2022-23) → 950 (2023-24), down 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Energized for Excellence Academy El?
The student-teacher ratio at Energized for Excellence Academy El is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Energized for Excellence Academy El?
95.6% of students at Energized for Excellence Academy El 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 El?
The largest demographic group at Energized for Excellence Academy El is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Energized for Excellence Academy El?
Energized for Excellence Academy El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Energized for Excellence Academy El rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Energized for Excellence Academy El ranks #35 of 114 elementary 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 elementary schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Energized for Excellence Academy El, 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.