- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rosharon, TX
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning
Federal NCES profile for Ferndell Henry Center for Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965012235
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Rosharon · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndell Henry Center for Learning ranks #1 of 6 schools in Rosharon, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-66 students YoY
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning shrank from 188 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-35.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-66 students YoY 481965012235 · Rosharon, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 5.4:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning shrank from 188 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-35.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school 134
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning
134 students
What this shows Ferndell Henry Center for Learning reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferndell Henry Center for Learning compares
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning 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 | 5.4:1 | ▼ 63% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.4:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
5.4:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,520
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 67 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Asian 11.2%
White 10.4%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Ferndell Henry Center for Learning is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferndell Henry Center for Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferndell Henry Center for Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ferndell Henry Center for Learning
How many students attend Ferndell Henry Center for Learning?
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning has 134 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Rosharon, TX. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 66.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndell Henry Center for Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndell Henry Center for Learning is 5.4:1, which is 63% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 66% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferndell Henry Center for Learning?
73.9% of students at Ferndell Henry Center for Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferndell Henry Center for Learning?
The largest demographic group at Ferndell Henry Center for Learning is African American at 49.3% of enrollment, in Rosharon, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferndell Henry Center for Learning?
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ferndell Henry Center for Learning rank among schools in Rosharon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferndell Henry Center for Learning ranks #1 of 6 schools in Rosharon, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rosharon on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Ferndell Henry Center for Learning, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.