- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 35.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Kipp Shine Prep
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Shine Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480026411451Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Shine Prep earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #325 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Shine Prep has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Shine Prep ranks #325 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Kipp Texas Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480026411451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Kipp Shine Prep held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 480026411451 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
920 enr · 22.4:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp Mosaic Pri (1,092 students)
Kipp Shine Prep held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kipp Shine 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 Shine Prep
920 students
What this shows Kipp Shine Prep reports 920 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Shine Prep compares
Kipp Shine Prep held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 920 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
920
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 52% 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
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 460 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.5%
African American 32.5%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
White 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Kipp Shine Prep is more 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 Shine Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Mosaic Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Sharp Prep | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Connect Houston Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Journey Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Unity Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Shine 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 (~920 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Shine Prep
How many students attend Kipp Shine Prep?
Kipp Shine Prep has 920 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 877 (2022-23) → 869 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Shine Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Shine Prep is 22.4:1, which is 52% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Shine Prep?
84.7% of students at Kipp Shine Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Shine Prep?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Shine Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Shine Prep?
Kipp Shine Prep 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 Kipp Shine Prep rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Shine Prep ranks #325 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 Shine 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.