Enrollment
482
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Pstem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Pstem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480002212583Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pstem Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #83 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pstem Academy has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pstem Academy ranks #83 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · Texas
NCES ID 480002212583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pstem Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pstem Academy
Pstem Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 482 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Texas schools and 26% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 94.0% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 482 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,589 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #159, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 27.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success also operates Bryss Academy (555 students) and Early College T-Stem Academy (303 students) alongside Pstem Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pstem Academy compares
Pstem Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$15,125
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.8%
White 0.8%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Pstem Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success, which includes Pstem Academy.
$15,125
Per student
+11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.3%
State 69.0%
Federal 27.6%
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.
How Pstem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryss Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early College T-Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early College Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North East Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pstem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 33.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pstem Academy
How many students attend Pstem Academy?
Pstem Academy has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pstem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pstem Academy is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pstem Academy?
94.0% of students at Pstem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pstem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Pstem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pstem Academy?
Pstem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pstem Academy rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Pstem Academy 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.
Is Pstem Academy a good school?
Pstem Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success?
Besides Pstem Academy, Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success also operates Bryss Academy (555 students), Early College T-Stem Academy (303 students), and Early College Stem Academy (275 students). See the Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success district page for the complete list.
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