- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
R D S P D
Federal NCES profile for R D S P D, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364008618
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R D S P D earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #20 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
R D S P D has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R D S P D ranks #20 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
R D S P D grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (+81.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 482364008618 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
46 enr · 4.2:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
R D S P D grew from 27 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (+81.5%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
R D S P D in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 46
R D S P D
46 students
What this shows R D S P D reports 46 students on the CCD universe file.
How R D S P D compares
R D S P D 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 | 4.2:1 | ▼ 71% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 82% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,072
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
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 63.0%
White 17.4%
African American 15.2%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, R D S P D is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R D S P D Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R D S P D's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~46 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about R D S P D
How many students attend R D S P D?
R D S P D has 46 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R D S P D?
The student-teacher ratio at R D S P D is 4.2:1, which is 71% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 73% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R D S P D?
11.1% of students at R D S P D are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R D S P D?
The largest demographic group at R D S P D is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R D S P D?
R D S P D has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does R D S P D rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, R D S P D ranks #20 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 Houston Isd?
Besides R D S P D, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.