- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Somerset, TX
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484074013194
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Somerset, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy shrank from 139 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 484074013194 · Somerset, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 18.3:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerset H S (1,175 students)
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy shrank from 139 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerset H S
Somerset H S
1,175 students
- Somerset El
Somerset El
716 students
- S/Sgt Michael
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El
639 students
- Savannah Heigh
Savannah Heights Int
618 students
- Somerset J H
Somerset J H
608 students
- This school 128
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy
128 students
What this shows Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy compares
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,583
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 64 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.6%
White 7.0%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerset Isd reports $12,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Savannah Heights Int | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~128 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy
How many students attend Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy?
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy has 128 students enrolled. It is a high school in Somerset, TX. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy?
71.9% of students at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 90.6% of enrollment, in Somerset, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy?
Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Somerset, 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 Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Somerset Isd?
Besides Shirleen Zacharias Early Clge Leadership Academy, Somerset Isd also operates Somerset H S (1,175 students), Somerset El (716 students), and S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El (639 students). See the Somerset Isd district page for the complete list.