- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Reed El
Federal NCES profile for Reed El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481611021299
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reed El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #109 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Reed El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reed El ranks #109 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611021299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Reed El held near 836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 63.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 481611021299 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
847 enr · 14.4:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Reed El held near 836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.5 → 63.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Reed El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 847
Reed El
847 students
What this shows Reed El reports 847 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reed El compares
Reed El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,693
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.1%
Asian 8.3%
African American 8.0%
White 6.4%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Reed El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reed El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reed El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~847 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reed El
How many students attend Reed El?
Reed El has 847 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 836 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reed El?
The student-teacher ratio at Reed El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Reed El?
73.7% of students at Reed El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reed El?
The largest demographic group at Reed El is Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reed El?
Reed El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Reed El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Reed El ranks #109 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Reed El, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.