- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480026412152Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #200 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep ranks #200 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026412152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep grew from 595 students in 2022-23 to 650 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 480026412152 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
789 enr · 23.2:1 · 85.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep grew from 595 students in 2022-23 to 650 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep 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 Sharpstown Colege Prep
789 students
What this shows Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep compares
Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 58% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.7% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 58% 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
6.1%
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
47
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
African American 12.2%
White 3.8%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep 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 Sharpstown Colege Prep 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Connect Houston Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipp Journey Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Unity Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep'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 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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep
How many students attend Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep?
Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep has 789 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep is 23.2:1, which is 58% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep?
85.7% of students at Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep?
Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Sharpstown Colege Prep rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep ranks #200 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 Kipp Texas Public Schools?
Besides Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep, 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.