- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Sharpstown International School
Federal NCES profile for Sharpstown International School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002584
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharpstown International School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- #72 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharpstown International School has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharpstown International School ranks #72 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Sharpstown International School held near 1,297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.6 → 70.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 482364002584 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,352 enr · 17.8:1 · 94.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Sharpstown International School held near 1,297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.6 → 70.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sharpstown International School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 1,352
Sharpstown International School
1,352 students
What this shows Sharpstown International School reports 1,352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sharpstown International School compares
Sharpstown International School 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.1% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,352
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$13,072
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
64
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.1%
Asian 7.1%
African American 4.1%
White 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Sharpstown International School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sharpstown International School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sharpstown International School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sharpstown International School
How many students attend Sharpstown International School?
Sharpstown International School has 1,352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,279 (2022-23) → 1,297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharpstown International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharpstown International School is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sharpstown International School?
94.1% of students at Sharpstown International School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sharpstown International School?
The largest demographic group at Sharpstown International School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharpstown International School?
Sharpstown International School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sharpstown International School rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharpstown International School ranks #72 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 Houston Isd?
Besides Sharpstown International School, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.