Enrollment
56
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Richey Academy
Federal NCES profile for Richey Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484122013248
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richey Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 56
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Richey Academy ranks #3 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
Free-lunch eligible
81.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+31% vs state
What stands out at Richey Academy
Richey Academy is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 56 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Texas schools, with 56 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students) and Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students) alongside Richey Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richey Academy compares
Richey Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$11,574
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 10.7%
Two or More 8.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Richey Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring Isd, which includes Richey Academy.
$11,574
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 35.1%
Federal 20.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Richey Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Richey Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richey Academy
How many students attend Richey Academy?
Richey Academy has 56 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Houston, TX.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richey Academy?
81.0% of students at Richey Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richey Academy?
The largest demographic group at Richey Academy is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richey Academy?
Richey Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Richey Academy rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Richey Academy ranks #3 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.
Is Richey Academy a good school?
Richey Academy earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Spring Isd?
Besides Richey Academy, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.
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