- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Greenspoint El
Federal NCES profile for Greenspoint El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480771012174
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenspoint El earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #109 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenspoint El has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenspoint El ranks #109 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Greenspoint El held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 480771012174 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 21.6:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Greenspoint El held near 729 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Greenspoint El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 755
Greenspoint El
755 students
What this shows Greenspoint El reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenspoint El compares
Greenspoint El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 47% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$13,268
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 604 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
African American 27.3%
Two or More 1.6%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Greenspoint El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greenspoint El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenspoint El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greenspoint El
How many students attend Greenspoint El?
Greenspoint El has 755 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 729 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenspoint El?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenspoint El is 21.6:1, which is 47% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenspoint El?
95.2% of students at Greenspoint El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenspoint El?
The largest demographic group at Greenspoint El is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenspoint El?
Greenspoint El has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Greenspoint El rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenspoint El ranks #109 of 114 elementary 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 elementary schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Greenspoint El, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.