- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, TX
Malala Yousafzai
Federal NCES profile for Malala Yousafzai, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965013453
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malala Yousafzai earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #17 of 30
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Malala Yousafzai has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malala Yousafzai ranks #17 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Malala Yousafzai held near 1,127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.1 → 63.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 481965013453 · Richmond, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,118 enr · 18.6:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Malala Yousafzai held near 1,127 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.1 → 63.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Malala Yousafzai in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school 1,118
Malala Yousafzai
1,118 students
What this shows Malala Yousafzai reports 1,118 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malala Yousafzai compares
Malala Yousafzai 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,118 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,118
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,520
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 1118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 72.3%
African American 9.7%
White 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Asian at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Malala Yousafzai is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malala Yousafzai Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malala Yousafzai's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,118 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malala Yousafzai
How many students attend Malala Yousafzai?
Malala Yousafzai has 1,118 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,093 (2022-23) → 1,127 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malala Yousafzai?
The student-teacher ratio at Malala Yousafzai is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Malala Yousafzai?
23.4% of students at Malala Yousafzai are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malala Yousafzai?
The largest demographic group at Malala Yousafzai is Asian at 72.3% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malala Yousafzai?
Malala Yousafzai has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Malala Yousafzai rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Malala Yousafzai ranks #17 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Malala Yousafzai, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.