- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Las Americas
Federal NCES profile for Las Americas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482364008608
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Americas earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #98 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Americas has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Americas ranks #98 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Las Americas shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 482364008608 · Houston, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
111 enr · 12.3:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Las Americas shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Las Americas 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 111
Las Americas
111 students
What this shows Las Americas reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Americas compares
Las Americas is a shrinking 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.5%
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 84.7%
Asian 9.0%
African American 3.6%
White 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Las Americas is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Las Americas 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 Las Americas'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 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 (~111 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Americas
How many students attend Las Americas?
Las Americas has 111 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Americas?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Americas is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Las Americas?
99.6% of students at Las Americas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Americas?
The largest demographic group at Las Americas is Hispanic or Latino at 84.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Americas?
Las Americas has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Las Americas rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Americas ranks #98 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 Houston Isd?
Besides Las Americas, 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.