- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Reynolds El
Federal NCES profile for Reynolds El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002564
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reynolds El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #273 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 96.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Reynolds El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reynolds El ranks #273 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Reynolds El shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 482364002564 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 15.1:1 · 96.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Reynolds El shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Reynolds El 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 301
Reynolds El
301 students
What this shows Reynolds El reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reynolds El compares
Reynolds El 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.4% | ▲ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 75% | - | - |
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.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
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
64.5%
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
White 1.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Reynolds El 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 Reynolds El 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 Reynolds El'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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reynolds El
How many students attend Reynolds El?
Reynolds El has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reynolds El?
The student-teacher ratio at Reynolds 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 Reynolds El?
96.4% of students at Reynolds El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reynolds El?
The largest demographic group at Reynolds El is African American at 83.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reynolds El?
Reynolds El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Reynolds El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Reynolds El ranks #273 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 Reynolds El, 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.