- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Federal NCES profile for Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480011812767Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #375 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep ranks #375 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Houston Gateway Academy Inc · Texas
NCES ID 480011812767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 480011812767 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
583 enr · 22.4:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus (961 students)
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston Gatewa
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
961 students
- Houston Gatewa
Houston Gateway Academy
613 students
- This school
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
583 students
What this shows Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep compares
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$8,152
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 583 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 95.4%
African American 2.9%
White 1.2%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Houston Gateway Academy Inc reports $8,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Gateway Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
How many students attend Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep?
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep is 22.4:1, which is 52% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep?
68.0% of students at Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep?
The largest demographic group at Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep?
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep ranks #375 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 Gateway Academy Inc?
Besides Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep, Houston Gateway Academy Inc also operates Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus (961 students) and Houston Gateway Academy (613 students). See the Houston Gateway Academy Inc district page for the complete list.