- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Isaacs El
Federal NCES profile for Isaacs El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002497
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isaacs El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #93 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Isaacs El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isaacs El ranks #93 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Isaacs El grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 482364002497 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 12.7:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Isaacs El grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Isaacs El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 241
Isaacs El
241 students
What this shows Isaacs El reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isaacs El compares
Isaacs El 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$13,072
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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
African American 29.0%
White 2.1%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Isaacs El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isaacs El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isaacs El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isaacs El
How many students attend Isaacs El?
Isaacs El has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaacs El?
The student-teacher ratio at Isaacs El is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Isaacs El?
99.2% of students at Isaacs El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isaacs El?
The largest demographic group at Isaacs El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isaacs El?
Isaacs El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Isaacs El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Isaacs El ranks #93 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 Isd?
Besides Isaacs El, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.