- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482364012085
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #91 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr ranks #91 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-111 students YoY
Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr shrank from 876 students in 2022-23 to 765 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 44.2 → 61.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-111 students YoY 482364012085 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 15.5:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr shrank from 876 students in 2022-23 to 765 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE added 44.2 → 61.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr 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 682
Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr
682 students
What this shows Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr compares
Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr is a shrinking 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.2%
African American 22.0%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr'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 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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr
How many students attend Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr?
Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr has 682 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 876 (2022-23) → 765 (2023-24), down 111.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr is 15.5:1, which is 5% 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 Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr?
88.1% of students at Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 76.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr?
Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr ranks #91 of 114 elementary 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 elementary schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Reagan K-8 Educational Ctr, 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.