- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stephenville, TX
Huston Academy
Federal NCES profile for Huston Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480015908364Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huston Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Stephenville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Huston Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huston Academy ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Stephenville, TX.
School address
District: Erath Excels Academy Inc · Texas
NCES ID 480015908364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Huston Academy grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+22.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.8 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 480015908364 · Stephenville, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
35 enr · 5.8:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Coastal Horizons Academy (72 students)
Huston Academy grew from 41 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+22.0%). Teacher FTE lost 6.8 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Huston Academy compares
Huston Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.8:1 | ▼ 61% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.8:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
5.8:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.4%
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
$13,786
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Huston Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Erath Excels Academy Inc reports $13,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huston Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Horizons Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huston Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high 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 (~35 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huston Academy
How many students attend Huston Academy?
Huston Academy has 35 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stephenville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 41 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huston Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Huston Academy is 5.8:1, which is 61% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 63% 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 Huston Academy?
70.7% of students at Huston Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huston Academy?
The largest demographic group at Huston Academy is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Stephenville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huston Academy?
Huston Academy 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 Huston Academy rank among public schools in Stephenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Huston Academy ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Stephenville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stephenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Erath Excels Academy Inc?
Besides Huston Academy, Erath Excels Academy Inc also operates Coastal Horizons Academy (72 students). See the Erath Excels Academy Inc district page for the complete list.