- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Oak Forest El
Federal NCES profile for Oak Forest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002544
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Forest El earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Forest El has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Forest El ranks #7 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Oak Forest El grew from 878 students in 2022-23 to 922 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 482364002544 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
950 enr · 19.8:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Oak Forest El grew from 878 students in 2022-23 to 922 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Oak Forest El 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 950
Oak Forest El
950 students
What this shows Oak Forest El reports 950 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Forest El compares
Oak Forest El 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 80% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 950 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
950
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.5%
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
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Oak Forest El is more 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 Oak Forest El 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Forest El'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 (~950 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Forest El
How many students attend Oak Forest El?
Oak Forest El has 950 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 922 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest El is 19.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Forest El?
12.3% of students at Oak Forest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Forest El?
The largest demographic group at Oak Forest El is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Forest El?
Oak Forest El has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Oak Forest El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Forest El ranks #7 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 Oak Forest El, 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.