- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Reece Academy
Federal NCES profile for Reece Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480771007307
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reece Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #182 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 92.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Reece Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reece Academy ranks #182 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Reece Academy shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 480771007307 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 13.4:1 · 92.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Reece Academy shrank from 411 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Reece Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 402
Reece Academy
402 students
What this shows Reece Academy reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reece Academy compares
Reece Academy 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.2% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,268
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
White 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Reece Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reece Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reece Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reece Academy
How many students attend Reece Academy?
Reece Academy has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reece Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Reece Academy is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Reece Academy?
92.2% of students at Reece Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reece Academy?
The largest demographic group at Reece Academy is African American at 52.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reece Academy?
Reece Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Reece Academy rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Reece Academy ranks #182 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 Aldine Isd?
Besides Reece Academy, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.