- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Grissom El
Federal NCES profile for Grissom El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002472
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grissom El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #338 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grissom El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grissom El ranks #338 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Grissom El held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 482364002472 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 15.1:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Grissom El held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Grissom El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 424
Grissom El
424 students
What this shows Grissom El reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grissom El compares
Grissom 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$13,072
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%
African American 25.9%
White 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Grissom El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grissom El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grissom El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grissom El
How many students attend Grissom El?
Grissom El has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grissom El?
The student-teacher ratio at Grissom El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grissom El?
94.0% of students at Grissom El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grissom El?
The largest demographic group at Grissom El is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grissom El?
Grissom El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Grissom El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Grissom El ranks #338 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 Houston Isd?
Besides Grissom El, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.