- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+70 students YoY
George I Sanchez Charter grew from 600 students in 2022-23 to 670 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+70 students YoY 480002007304 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
726 enr · 22.7:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: George I Sanchez North (394 students)
George I Sanchez Charter grew from 600 students in 2022-23 to 670 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How George I Sanchez Charter compares
George I Sanchez Charter is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,656
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for George I Sanchez Charter reports $15,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~726 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), up 70.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.