- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conroe, TX
Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah
Federal NCES profile for Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480016312179Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Conroe · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Conroe, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016312179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah grew from 354 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 480016312179 · Conroe, TX Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
406 enr · 15.6:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah grew from 354 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
1,013 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound
949 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
929 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
921 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- This school
Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah
406 students
What this shows Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah compares
Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah is a growing 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 | 30.8% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
28.3%
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
$10,324
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 8.1%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Texas College Preparatory Academies reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah
How many students attend Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah?
Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conroe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah?
The student-teacher ratio at Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah 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 Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah?
30.8% of students at Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah?
The largest demographic group at Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Conroe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah?
Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah rank among elementary schools in Conroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Conroe, 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 Conroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Quest Collegiate Academy - Shenandoah, Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students), Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students), and Founders Classical Academy of Prosper (929 students). See the Texas College Preparatory Academies district page for the complete list.