- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
North East Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for North East Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480002214243Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North East Stem Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 33.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North East Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North East Stem Academy ranks #5 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · Texas
NCES ID 480002214243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
North East Stem Academy grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (+100.0%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 480002214243 · Houston, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
133 enr · 33.3:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Bryss Academy (555 students)
North East Stem Academy grew from 57 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (+100.0%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
North East Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bryss Academy
Bryss Academy
555 students
- Pstem Academy
Pstem Academy
482 students
- Early College
Early College T-Stem Academy
303 students
- Early College
Early College Stem Academy
275 students
- This school 133
North East Stem Academy
133 students
- Leonel Castill 69
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy
69 students
What this shows North East Stem Academy reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How North East Stem Academy compares
North East Stem Academy 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 | 33.3:1 | ▲ 127% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
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
33.3:1
students per teacher
- 127% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,059
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 88.0%
African American 8.3%
White 3.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, North East Stem Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success reports $16,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North East Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryss Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pstem Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early College T-Stem Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early College Stem Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North East Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about North East Stem Academy
How many students attend North East Stem Academy?
North East Stem Academy has 133 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 57 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North East Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North East Stem Academy is 33.3:1, which is 127% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 112% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North East Stem Academy?
87.7% of students at North East Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North East Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at North East Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North East Stem Academy?
North East Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 North East Stem Academy rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, North East Stem Academy ranks #5 of 116 middle 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 middle schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success?
Besides North East Stem Academy, Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success also operates Bryss Academy (555 students), Pstem Academy (482 students), and Early College T-Stem Academy (303 students). See the Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success district page for the complete list.