- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Neff Ecc
Federal NCES profile for Neff Ecc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002541
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neff Ecc earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #99 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Neff Ecc has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neff Ecc ranks #99 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Neff Ecc held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 482364002541 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 17.2:1 · 94.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Neff Ecc held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Neff Ecc 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 550
Neff Ecc
550 students
What this shows Neff Ecc reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neff Ecc compares
Neff Ecc 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 86.4%
African American 5.3%
Asian 4.5%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Neff Ecc is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neff Ecc 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neff Ecc'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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neff Ecc
How many students attend Neff Ecc?
Neff Ecc has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neff Ecc?
The student-teacher ratio at Neff Ecc is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neff Ecc?
94.9% of students at Neff Ecc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neff Ecc?
The largest demographic group at Neff Ecc is Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neff Ecc?
Neff Ecc has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Neff Ecc rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Neff Ecc ranks #99 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 Neff Ecc, 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.