- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Opport Awareness Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Opport Awareness Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517005516
👥 S:T ratio 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Opport Awareness Ctr earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Opport Awareness Ctr has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Opport Awareness Ctr ranks #1 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+101 students YoY
Opport Awareness Ctr grew from 166 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+60.8%).
Teacher FTE added 69.1 → 101.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+101 students YoY 482517005516 · Katy, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 2.5:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Opport Awareness Ctr grew from 166 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+60.8%). Teacher FTE added 69.1 → 101.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Opport Awareness Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school 170
Opport Awareness Ctr
170 students
What this shows Opport Awareness Ctr reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Opport Awareness Ctr compares
Opport Awareness Ctr 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 | 2.5:1 | ▼ 83% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.5:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
2.5:1
students per teacher
- 83% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,284
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 80 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
African American 33.5%
White 16.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Opport Awareness Ctr is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Opport Awareness Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Opport Awareness Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Opport Awareness Ctr
How many students attend Opport Awareness Ctr?
Opport Awareness Ctr has 170 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), up 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opport Awareness Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Opport Awareness Ctr is 2.5:1, which is 83% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 84% 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 Opport Awareness Ctr?
72.3% of students at Opport Awareness Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Opport Awareness Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Opport Awareness Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Opport Awareness Ctr?
Opport Awareness Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Opport Awareness Ctr rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Opport Awareness Ctr ranks #1 of 54 schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Opport Awareness Ctr, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.