- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Farias Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Farias Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364010743
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farias Early Childhood Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #399 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Farias Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farias Early Childhood Center ranks #399 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Farias Early Childhood Center held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 482364010743 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 19.4:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Farias Early Childhood Center held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Farias Early Childhood Center 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 389
Farias Early Childhood Center
389 students
What this shows Farias Early Childhood Center reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farias Early Childhood Center compares
Farias Early Childhood Center 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 + 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.4%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.8%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.0, Farias Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farias Early Childhood Center 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farias Early Childhood Center'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 other 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farias Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Farias Early Childhood Center?
Farias Early Childhood Center has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farias Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Farias Early Childhood Center is 19.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farias Early Childhood Center?
98.5% of students at Farias Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farias Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Farias Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farias Early Childhood Center?
Farias Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Farias Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Farias Early Childhood Center ranks #399 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.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Farias Early Childhood Center, 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.