- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480783014251
👥 S:T ratio 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #182 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center ranks #182 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 480783014251 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 14.6:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsik H S (4,057 students)
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elsik H S
Elsik H S
4,057 students
- Hastings H S
Hastings H S
3,786 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
2,838 students
- O'donnell Midd 1,214
O'donnell Middle
1,214 students
- Budewig Int 1,054
Budewig Int
1,054 students
- This school 335
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center
335 students
What this shows Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center compares
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,388
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
African American 9.6%
White 2.7%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Alief Isd reports $13,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsik H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'donnell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Budewig Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,786
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 2,838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center
How many students attend Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center?
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center?
88.1% of students at Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center?
Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center ranks #182 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 Alief Isd?
Besides Maria Del Carmen Martinez Early Learning Center, Alief Isd also operates Elsik H S (4,057 students), Hastings H S (3,786 students), and Taylor H S (2,838 students). See the Alief Isd district page for the complete list.