- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Momentum H S
Federal NCES profile for Momentum H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484122012718
👥 S:T ratio 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Momentum H S earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #10 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Momentum H S has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Momentum H S ranks #10 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Momentum H S grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 484122012718 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 9.8:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Momentum H S grew from 224 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Momentum H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- This school 176
Momentum H S
176 students
What this shows Momentum H S reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Momentum H S compares
Momentum H S 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,710
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
African American 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Momentum H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Momentum H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Momentum H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Momentum H S
How many students attend Momentum H S?
Momentum H S has 176 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Momentum H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Momentum H S is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Momentum H S?
71.4% of students at Momentum H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Momentum H S?
The largest demographic group at Momentum H S is African American at 49.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Momentum H S?
Momentum H S has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Momentum H S rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Momentum H S ranks #10 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 Spring Isd?
Besides Momentum H S, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.