- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Mistral Center for Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Mistral Center for Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364010745
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mistral Center for Early Childhood earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #49 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mistral Center for Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mistral Center for Early Childhood ranks #49 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Mistral Center for Early Childhood grew from 332 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 482364010745 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 18.3:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Mistral Center for Early Childhood grew from 332 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mistral Center for Early Childhood 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 329
Mistral Center for Early Childhood
329 students
What this shows Mistral Center for Early Childhood reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mistral Center for Early Childhood compares
Mistral Center for Early Childhood 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.3%
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
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 78.4%
African American 9.1%
White 5.8%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Mistral Center for Early Childhood 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 Mistral Center for Early Childhood 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mistral Center for Early Childhood'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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mistral Center for Early Childhood
How many students attend Mistral Center for Early Childhood?
Mistral Center for Early Childhood has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mistral Center for Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Mistral Center for Early Childhood is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mistral Center for Early Childhood?
90.4% of students at Mistral Center for Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mistral Center for Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Mistral Center for Early Childhood is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mistral Center for Early Childhood?
Mistral Center for Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Mistral Center for Early Childhood rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Mistral Center for Early Childhood ranks #49 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 Mistral Center for Early Childhood, 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.