- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Richey Academy grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (+108.6%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 484122013248 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 81.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Richey Academy grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (+108.6%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richey Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- This school 56
Richey Academy
56 students
What this shows Richey Academy reports 56 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richey Academy compares
Richey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$12,710
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,485
- 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
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), up 63.
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: gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.