- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Missouri City, TX
Ridge Point H S
Federal NCES profile for Ridge Point H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481965012240
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge Point H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #9 of 23
- public schools in Missouri City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge Point H S has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Point H S ranks #9 of 23 public schools in Missouri City, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965012240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-316 students YoY
Ridge Point H S shrank from 3,170 students in 2022-23 to 2,854 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 160.9 → 145.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-316 students YoY 481965012240 · Missouri City, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,816 enr · 17.6:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Ridge Point H S shrank from 3,170 students in 2022-23 to 2,854 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 160.9 → 145.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ridge Point H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- This school
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- George Bush H
George Bush H S
2,428 students
What this shows Ridge Point H S reports 2,816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridge Point H S compares
Ridge Point H S 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,816 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,816
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$10,520
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 30.3%
African American 24.9%
Asian 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 30.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.5, Ridge Point H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridge Point H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Bush H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge Point H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~2,816 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ridge Point H S
How many students attend Ridge Point H S?
Ridge Point H S has 2,816 students enrolled. It is a high school in Missouri City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,170 (2022-23) → 2,854 (2023-24), down 316.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge Point H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge Point H S is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridge Point H S?
27.4% of students at Ridge Point H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge Point H S?
The largest demographic group at Ridge Point H S is White at 30.3% of enrollment, in Missouri City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge Point H S?
Ridge Point H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Ridge Point H S rank among public schools in Missouri City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge Point H S ranks #9 of 23 public schools in Missouri City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Missouri City on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Ridge Point H S, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Stephen F Austin H S (2,655 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.