- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Owens El
Federal NCES profile for Owens El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481611005861
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owens El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #83 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Owens El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owens El ranks #83 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611005861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Owens El held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.2 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 481611005861 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 13.9:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Owens El held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.2 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Owens El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 779
Owens El
779 students
What this shows Owens El reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owens El compares
Owens El 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,693
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
African American 23.2%
White 11.3%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Owens El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owens El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owens El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~779 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owens El
How many students attend Owens El?
Owens El has 779 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owens El?
The student-teacher ratio at Owens El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Owens El?
73.1% of students at Owens El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owens El?
The largest demographic group at Owens El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owens El?
Owens El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Owens El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Owens El ranks #83 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Owens El, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.