Enrollment
134
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 481965012235
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning — Rosharon, TX
Federal NCES profile for Ferndell Henry Center for Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ferndell Henry Center for Learning compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning reports 134 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% above the Texas average and 43% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 67 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fort Bend Isd spends $14,425 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.4% from local sources (property taxes), 26.9% from the state, and 14.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ferndell Henry Center for Learning compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 49% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
7.5:1
students per teacher
— 49% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas — lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,425
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 134 Top 11% in Texas — larger than 89% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 7.5:1 -49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.9% +19% vs state
NCES ID 481965012235
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 67:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 37
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Bend Isd, which includes Ferndell Henry Center for Learning.
$14,425
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.4%
State 26.9%
Federal 14.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
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Alternative education program
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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 a other school in ROSHARON, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferndell Henry Center for Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferndell Henry Center for Learning is 7.5:1, which is 49% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in ROSHARON, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferndell Henry Center for Learning?
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.