- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Pstem Academy held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 480002212583 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
482 enr · 18.5:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bryss Academy (555 students)
Pstem Academy held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pstem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bryss Academy
Bryss Academy
555 students
- This school
Pstem Academy
482 students
- Early College
Early College T-Stem Academy
303 students
- Early College
Early College Stem Academy
275 students
- North East Ste 133
North East Stem Academy
133 students
- Leonel Castill 69
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy
69 students
What this shows Pstem Academy reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pstem Academy compares
Pstem Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,059
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success reports $16,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~482 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.