- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eagle Lake, TX
Rice Challenge Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rice Challenge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483697013214
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rice Challenge Academy earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Eagle Lake · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rice Challenge Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rice Challenge Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eagle Lake, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Rice Challenge Academy grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (+21.6%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 483697013214 · Eagle Lake, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 38:1 · 94.3% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Rice H S (348 students)
Rice Challenge Academy grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (+21.6%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 4.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rice Challenge Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rice H S
Rice H S
348 students
- Rice Jh
Rice Jh
282 students
- Eagle Lake Pri
Eagle Lake Pri
194 students
- Eagle Lake Int
Eagle Lake Int
166 students
- Garwood El 120
Garwood El
120 students
- This school 114
Rice Challenge Academy
114 students
What this shows Rice Challenge Academy reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rice Challenge Academy compares
Rice Challenge Academy 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 | 38:1 | ▲ 159% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
38:1
students per teacher
- 159% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
75.4%
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
$13,757
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 47.4%
African American 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Rice Challenge Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Rice Cisd reports $13,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rice Challenge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rice Jh | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Lake Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Lake Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garwood El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rice Challenge Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide high 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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rice Challenge Academy
How many students attend Rice Challenge Academy?
Rice Challenge Academy has 114 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eagle Lake, TX. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice Challenge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice Challenge Academy is 38:1, which is 159% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 142% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rice Challenge Academy?
94.3% of students at Rice Challenge Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rice Challenge Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rice Challenge Academy is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Eagle Lake, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rice Challenge Academy?
Rice Challenge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rice Challenge Academy rank among public schools in Eagle Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Rice Challenge Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eagle Lake, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rice Cisd?
Besides Rice Challenge Academy, Rice Cisd also operates Rice H S (348 students), Rice Jh (282 students), and Eagle Lake Pri (194 students). See the Rice Cisd district page for the complete list.