- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Ridgemont Early Literacy Center
Federal NCES profile for Ridgemont Early Literacy Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965013681
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridgemont Early Literacy Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #361 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridgemont Early Literacy Center has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgemont Early Literacy Center ranks #361 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ridgemont Early Literacy Center held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 481965013681 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 9.8:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Ridgemont Early Literacy Center held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ridgemont Early Literacy Center 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
- Ridge Point H
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
- This school 410
Ridgemont Early Literacy Center
410 students
What this shows Ridgemont Early Literacy Center reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ridgemont Early Literacy Center compares
Ridgemont Early Literacy Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
African American 29.5%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Ridgemont Early Literacy Center is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ridgemont Early Literacy Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridgemont Early Literacy Center'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
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ridgemont Early Literacy Center
How many students attend Ridgemont Early Literacy Center?
Ridgemont Early Literacy Center has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridgemont Early Literacy Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridgemont Early Literacy Center is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ridgemont Early Literacy Center?
88.6% of students at Ridgemont Early Literacy Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridgemont Early Literacy Center?
The largest demographic group at Ridgemont Early Literacy Center is Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridgemont Early Literacy Center?
Ridgemont Early Literacy Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Ridgemont Early Literacy Center rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridgemont Early Literacy Center ranks #361 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 Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Ridgemont Early Literacy Center, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.