- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Shearn El
Federal NCES profile for Shearn El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002585
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shearn El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #325 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 96.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shearn El has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shearn El ranks #325 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Shearn El held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 482364002585 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 16.8:1 · 96.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Shearn El held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shearn El 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 470
Shearn El
470 students
What this shows Shearn El reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shearn El compares
Shearn El 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.0% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 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 68.5%
African American 27.9%
White 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Shearn El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Shearn El 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shearn El'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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shearn El
How many students attend Shearn El?
Shearn El has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shearn El?
The student-teacher ratio at Shearn El is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shearn El?
96.0% of students at Shearn El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shearn El?
The largest demographic group at Shearn El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shearn El?
Shearn El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Shearn El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Shearn El ranks #325 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 Shearn El, 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.