- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364010747
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #83 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr ranks #83 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr grew from 207 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 482364010747 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 21.8:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr grew from 207 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr 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 240
Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr
240 students
What this shows Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr compares
Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 48% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 240 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 88.3%
African American 9.2%
White 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr 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 Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr'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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr?
Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr has 240 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr is 21.8:1, which is 48% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr?
92.3% of students at Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr?
Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr ranks #83 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 Houston Isd?
Besides Laurenzo Early Childhood Ctr, 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.