- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Herod El
Federal NCES profile for Herod El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002488
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herod El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #325 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Herod El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herod El ranks #325 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Herod El held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482364002488 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 15.5:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Herod El held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Herod 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 682
Herod El
682 students
What this shows Herod El reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herod El compares
Herod 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
African American 33.3%
White 13.0%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Herod El is more 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 Herod 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herod 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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herod El
How many students attend Herod El?
Herod El has 682 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 769 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herod El?
The student-teacher ratio at Herod El is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herod El?
58.6% of students at Herod El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herod El?
The largest demographic group at Herod El is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herod El?
Herod El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Herod El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Herod El ranks #325 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 Herod 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.