- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Owens Int
Federal NCES profile for Owens Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480783005756
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owens Int earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #42 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 84.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Owens Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owens Int ranks #42 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-128 students YoY
Owens Int shrank from 859 students in 2022-23 to 731 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 57.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-128 students YoY 480783005756 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 15.6:1 · 84.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsik H S (4,057 students)
Owens Int shrank from 859 students in 2022-23 to 731 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 57.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Owens Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elsik H S
Elsik H S
4,057 students
- Hastings H S
Hastings H S
3,786 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
2,838 students
- O'donnell Midd 1,214
O'donnell Middle
1,214 students
- Budewig Int 1,054
Budewig Int
1,054 students
- This school 809
Owens Int
809 students
What this shows Owens Int reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owens Int compares
Owens Int is a shrinking 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.7% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$13,388
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.2%
African American 7.4%
Asian 5.1%
White 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Owens Int is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alief Isd reports $13,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owens Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsik H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hastings H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| O'donnell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Budewig Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owens Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,786
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 2,838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owens Int
How many students attend Owens Int?
Owens Int has 809 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 859 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), down 128.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owens Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Owens Int is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owens Int?
84.7% of students at Owens Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owens Int?
The largest demographic group at Owens Int is Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owens Int?
Owens Int has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Int rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Owens Int ranks #42 of 114 elementary 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 elementary schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Alief Isd?
Besides Owens Int, Alief Isd also operates Elsik H S (4,057 students), Hastings H S (3,786 students), and Taylor H S (2,838 students). See the Alief Isd district page for the complete list.