Enrollment
726
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
George I Sanchez Charter
Federal NCES profile for George I Sanchez Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480002007304Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George I Sanchez Charter earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #432 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
George I Sanchez Charter has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George I Sanchez Charter ranks #432 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: George I Sanchez Charter · Texas
NCES ID 480002007304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George I Sanchez Charter compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at George I Sanchez Charter
George I Sanchez Charter is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 726 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Texas schools and 54% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 97.7% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 726 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,153 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 519 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, George I Sanchez Charter, also runs George I Sanchez North (394 students).
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 George I Sanchez Charter compares
George I Sanchez Charter on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 54% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.7% | ▲ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 726 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
726
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$13,904
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 98.1%
African American 0.8%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.8, George I Sanchez Charter is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for George I Sanchez Charter, which includes George I Sanchez Charter.
$13,904
Per student
+2%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.9%
State 74.5%
Federal 22.7%
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 George I Sanchez Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George I Sanchez North | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George I Sanchez Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~726 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George I Sanchez Charter
How many students attend George I Sanchez Charter?
George I Sanchez Charter has 726 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George I Sanchez Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at George I Sanchez Charter is 22.7:1, which is 54% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George I Sanchez Charter?
97.7% of students at George I Sanchez Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George I Sanchez Charter?
The largest demographic group at George I Sanchez Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George I Sanchez Charter?
George I Sanchez Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George I Sanchez Charter rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, George I Sanchez Charter ranks #432 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.
Is George I Sanchez Charter a good school?
George I Sanchez Charter earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also less 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 George I Sanchez Charter?
Besides George I Sanchez Charter, George I Sanchez Charter also operates George I Sanchez North (394 students). See the George I Sanchez Charter district page for the complete list.
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