Enrollment
134
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-63% 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
What stands out at Ferndell Henry Center for Learning
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Rosharon, Texas, enrolling 134 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.4:1, Ferndell Henry Center for Learning is leaner than roughly 98% of Texas schools and 63% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 134 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #53.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 67 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Fort Bend Isd spends $10,893 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 37 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 134 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students) and Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students) alongside Ferndell Henry Center for Learning.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ferndell Henry Center for Learning compares
Ferndell Henry Center for Learning on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Bend Isd, which includes Ferndell Henry Center for Learning.
$10,893
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.4:1)
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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 an alternative 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 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, 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.
Is Ferndell Henry Center for Learning a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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