Enrollment
613
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Houston Gateway Academy
Federal NCES profile for Houston Gateway Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480011808242Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston Gateway Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #353 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 73.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston Gateway Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Gateway Academy ranks #353 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Houston Gateway Academy Inc · Texas
NCES ID 480011808242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Houston Gateway Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Houston Gateway Academy
Houston Gateway Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 613 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Texas schools and 49% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 613 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 2,051 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,728, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 613 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Houston Gateway Academy Inc spends $7,952 per pupil, 42% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 28.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc also operates Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus (961 students) and Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep (583 students) alongside Houston Gateway Academy.
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 Houston Gateway Academy compares
Houston Gateway Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 49% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.6% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$7,952
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 613 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.
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 96.1%
African American 2.3%
White 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Houston Gateway Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston Gateway Academy Inc, which includes Houston Gateway Academy.
$7,952
Per student
-42%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 70.9%
Federal 28.9%
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 Houston Gateway Academy 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 Inc Elite College Prep | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston Gateway Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Houston Gateway Academy
How many students attend Houston Gateway Academy?
Houston Gateway Academy has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Gateway Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Gateway Academy is 21.9:1, which is 49% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston Gateway Academy?
73.6% of students at Houston Gateway Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Gateway Academy?
The largest demographic group at Houston Gateway Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Gateway Academy?
Houston Gateway Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houston Gateway Academy rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Gateway Academy ranks #353 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 Houston Gateway Academy a good school?
Houston Gateway Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Houston Gateway Academy Inc?
Besides Houston Gateway Academy, Houston Gateway Academy Inc also operates Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus (961 students) and Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep (583 students). See the Houston Gateway Academy Inc district page for the complete list.
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