- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Ralph Eickenroht El
Federal NCES profile for Ralph Eickenroht El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484122012227
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralph Eickenroht El earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #361 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralph Eickenroht El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Eickenroht El ranks #361 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Ralph Eickenroht El grew from 543 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 484122012227 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 15.1:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Ralph Eickenroht El grew from 543 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ralph Eickenroht El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- This school 574
Ralph Eickenroht El
574 students
What this shows Ralph Eickenroht El reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralph Eickenroht El compares
Ralph Eickenroht El 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$12,710
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
African American 46.2%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Ralph Eickenroht El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralph Eickenroht El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralph Eickenroht El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralph Eickenroht El
How many students attend Ralph Eickenroht El?
Ralph Eickenroht El has 574 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Eickenroht El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Eickenroht El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ralph Eickenroht El?
83.8% of students at Ralph Eickenroht El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralph Eickenroht El?
The largest demographic group at Ralph Eickenroht El is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralph Eickenroht El?
Ralph Eickenroht El has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ralph Eickenroht El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralph Eickenroht El ranks #361 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 Spring Isd?
Besides Ralph Eickenroht El, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.