Enrollment
13
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 482517008629
Project Tyke — Katy, TX
Federal NCES profile for Project Tyke, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 96/100.
👥 Class size 96
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Project Tyke compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Project Tyke reports 13 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 93% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 94% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Katy Isd spends $14,435 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.4% from local sources (property taxes), 35.6% from the state, and 10.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 96/100 (A+), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Project Tyke compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1:1 | ▼ 93% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
1:1
students per teacher
— 93% below state mean
Top 0% in Texas — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,435
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 13 Top 3% in Texas — larger than 97% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 1:1 -93% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 482517008629
Student demographics
Asian 30.8%
White 23.1%
African American 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Largest group: Asian at 30.8% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Katy Isd, which includes Project Tyke.
$14,435
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 35.6%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Project Tyke
How many students attend Project Tyke?
Project Tyke has 13 students enrolled. It is a other school in KATY, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Project Tyke?
The student-teacher ratio at Project Tyke is 1:1, which is 93% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 94% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Project Tyke?
The largest demographic group at Project Tyke is Asian at 30.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in KATY, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Project Tyke?
Project Tyke has a Resource Investment Index of 96/100 (A+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.