- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pearland, TX
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480006513976Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 16
- schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy ranks #1 of 16 schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
District: Horizon Montessori Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480006513976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480006513976 · Pearland, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
216 enr · 10.8:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy (331 students)
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon Montes
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy
331 students
- Horizon Montes
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy
326 students
- Horizon Montes
Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy
291 students
- This school
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
216 students
What this shows Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy compares
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$11,155
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 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
African American 24.1%
White 14.8%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horizon Montessori Public Schools reports $11,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
How many students attend Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy?
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy has 216 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy?
59.3% of students at Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy?
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy rank among schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy ranks #1 of 16 schools in Pearland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pearland on the city page.
What other schools are in Horizon Montessori Public Schools?
Besides Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy, Horizon Montessori Public Schools also operates Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy (331 students), Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy (326 students), and Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy (291 students). See the Horizon Montessori Public Schools district page for the complete list.