- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Kipp Mosaic Academy School
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Mosaic Academy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480026414128Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Mosaic Academy School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #63 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Mosaic Academy School has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Mosaic Academy School ranks #63 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026414128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+153 students YoY
Kipp Mosaic Academy School grew from 618 students in 2022-23 to 771 in 2023-24 (+24.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+153 students YoY 480026414128 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
788 enr · 28.1:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Mosaic Academy School grew from 618 students in 2022-23 to 771 in 2023-24 (+24.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Mosaic Academy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kipp Mosaic Pr
Kipp Mosaic Pri
1,092 students
- Kipp Sharp Pre
Kipp Sharp Prep
1,078 students
- Kipp Connect H
Kipp Connect Houston Pri
1,056 students
- Kipp Journey P
Kipp Journey Pri
1,052 students
- Kipp Unity Pri
Kipp Unity Pri
1,050 students
- This school
Kipp Mosaic Academy School
788 students
What this shows Kipp Mosaic Academy School reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Mosaic Academy School compares
Kipp Mosaic Academy School 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 | 28.1:1 | ▲ 91% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 91% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,447
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.4%
African American 20.3%
Two or More 1.1%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Kipp Mosaic Academy School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Kipp Texas Public Schools reports $13,447 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp Mosaic Academy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Mosaic Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Sharp Prep | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp Connect Houston Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Journey Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp Unity Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Mosaic Academy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,052
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~788 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Mosaic Academy School
How many students attend Kipp Mosaic Academy School?
Kipp Mosaic Academy School has 788 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), up 153.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Mosaic Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Mosaic Academy School is 28.1:1, which is 91% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Mosaic Academy School?
77.5% of students at Kipp Mosaic Academy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Mosaic Academy School?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Mosaic Academy School is Hispanic or Latino at 77.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Mosaic Academy School?
Kipp Mosaic Academy School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Mosaic Academy School rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Mosaic Academy School ranks #63 of 114 elementary 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 elementary schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Mosaic Academy School, Kipp Texas Public Schools also operates Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students), Kipp Sharp Prep (1,078 students), and Kipp Connect Houston Pri (1,056 students). See the Kipp Texas Public Schools district page for the complete list.