Enrollment
437
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spring, TX
Sam Houston State University Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Sam Houston State University Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480145413263Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Houston State University Charter School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 437
- students enrolled
Sam Houston State University Charter School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston State University Charter School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Spring, TX.
School address
District: Sam Houston State University Charter School · Texas
NCES ID 480145413263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sam Houston State University Charter School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sam Houston State University Charter School
Sam Houston State University Charter School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Spring, Texas, enrolling 437 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 437 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sam Houston State University Charter School spends $8,324 per pupil, 39% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Sam Houston State University Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Sam Houston State University Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Sam Houston State University Charter School compares
Sam Houston State University Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$8,324
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
African American 20.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Sam Houston State University Charter School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sam Houston State University Charter School, which includes Sam Houston State University Charter School.
$8,324
Per student
-39%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
State 95.6%
Federal 4.4%
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.
Similar elementary 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.
Similar enrollment (~437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sam Houston State University Charter School
How many students attend Sam Houston State University Charter School?
Sam Houston State University Charter School has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spring, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston State University Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston State University Charter School is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Houston State University Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Sam Houston State University Charter School is White at 38.7% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Houston State University Charter School?
Sam Houston State University Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sam Houston State University Charter School rank among elementary schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston State University Charter School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Spring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Spring on the city page.
Is Sam Houston State University Charter School a good school?
Sam Houston State University Charter School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Sam Houston State University Charter School?
None; Sam Houston State University Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Sam Houston State University Charter School is its only campus.
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