- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spring, TX
Evolution Academy Houston
Federal NCES profile for Evolution Academy Houston, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480023612916Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evolution Academy Houston earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Evolution Academy Houston has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evolution Academy Houston ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Spring, TX.
School address
District: Evolution Academy Charter School · Texas
NCES ID 480023612916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Evolution Academy Houston grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (+14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 480023612916 · Spring, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
194 enr · 17.6:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Evolution Academy Charter School (233 students)
Evolution Academy Houston grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 216 in 2023-24 (+14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Evolution Academy Houston in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Evolution Acad
Evolution Academy Charter School
233 students
- Evolution Acad
Evolution Academy Beaumont
202 students
- This school
Evolution Academy Houston
194 students
What this shows Evolution Academy Houston reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evolution Academy Houston compares
Evolution Academy Houston is a growing 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.9%
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
$10,621
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
White 5.7%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Evolution Academy Houston is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Evolution Academy Charter School reports $10,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evolution Academy Houston Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evolution Academy Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evolution Academy Beaumont | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evolution Academy Houston's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~194 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Evolution Academy Houston
How many students attend Evolution Academy Houston?
Evolution Academy Houston has 194 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evolution Academy Houston?
The student-teacher ratio at Evolution Academy Houston is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evolution Academy Houston?
57.7% of students at Evolution Academy Houston are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evolution Academy Houston?
The largest demographic group at Evolution Academy Houston is African American at 46.9% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evolution Academy Houston?
Evolution Academy Houston has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Evolution Academy Houston rank among high schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Evolution Academy Houston ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Spring, 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 Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Evolution Academy Charter School?
Besides Evolution Academy Houston, Evolution Academy Charter School also operates Evolution Academy Charter School (233 students) and Evolution Academy Beaumont (202 students). See the Evolution Academy Charter School district page for the complete list.