Enrollment
14
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Highpoint School East (Crosby)
Federal NCES profile for Highpoint School East (Crosby), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481575010727
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highpoint School East (Crosby) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #361 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 14
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Highpoint School East (Crosby) ranks #361 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+21% vs state
What stands out at Highpoint School East (Crosby)
Highpoint School East (Crosby) is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 14 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Texas schools, with 14 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #28, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 53/100).
The surrounding Crosby Isd spends $9,834 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Crosby Isd also operates Crosby H S (2,148 students) and Crosby Middle (1,560 students) alongside Highpoint School East (Crosby).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highpoint School East (Crosby) compares
Highpoint School East (Crosby) on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$9,834
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
African American 21.4%
White 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Highpoint School East (Crosby) is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crosby Isd, which includes Highpoint School East (Crosby).
$9,834
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 44.4%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Highpoint School East (Crosby) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Crosby Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Newport El | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Crosby Kindergarten Center | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Crosby El | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Highpoint School East (Crosby)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Highpoint School East (Crosby)
How many students attend Highpoint School East (Crosby)?
Highpoint School East (Crosby) has 14 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Houston, TX.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highpoint School East (Crosby)?
75.0% of students at Highpoint School East (Crosby) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highpoint School East (Crosby)?
The largest demographic group at Highpoint School East (Crosby) is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highpoint School East (Crosby)?
Highpoint School East (Crosby) has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Highpoint School East (Crosby) rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Highpoint School East (Crosby) ranks #361 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.
Is Highpoint School East (Crosby) a good school?
Highpoint School East (Crosby) earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crosby Isd?
Besides Highpoint School East (Crosby), Crosby Isd also operates Crosby H S (2,148 students), Crosby Middle (1,560 students), and Newport El (701 students). See the Crosby Isd district page for the complete list.
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