- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellaire, TX
Kolter El
Federal NCES profile for Kolter El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002510
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kolter El earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Bellaire · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kolter El has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kolter El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bellaire, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Kolter El held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 482364002510 · Bellaire, TX Other · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 19.8:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Kolter El held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kolter 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 771
Kolter El
771 students
What this shows Kolter El reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kolter El compares
Kolter El 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 12.2%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Kolter El is more mixed than 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 Kolter 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kolter 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 (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kolter El
How many students attend Kolter El?
Kolter El has 771 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellaire, TX. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kolter El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kolter El is 19.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kolter El?
28.5% of students at Kolter El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kolter El?
The largest demographic group at Kolter El is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Bellaire, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kolter El?
Kolter El has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Kolter El rank among schools in Bellaire?
By Resource Investment Index, Kolter El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bellaire, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bellaire on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Kolter 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.