- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Henderson J El
Federal NCES profile for Henderson J El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002485
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henderson J El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #236 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 97.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Henderson J El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson J El ranks #236 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Henderson J El held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 482364002485 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 13.4:1 · 97.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Henderson J El held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Henderson J 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 443
Henderson J El
443 students
What this shows Henderson J El reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henderson J El compares
Henderson J 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.5% | ▲ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.5%
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$13,072
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 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.7%
African American 2.5%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Henderson J 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 Henderson J 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 Henderson J 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henderson J El
How many students attend Henderson J El?
Henderson J El has 443 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson J El?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson J El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Henderson J El?
97.5% of students at Henderson J El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henderson J El?
The largest demographic group at Henderson J El is Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson J El?
Henderson J El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Henderson J El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson J El ranks #236 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 Henderson J 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.