- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Sinclair El
Federal NCES profile for Sinclair El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002587
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sinclair El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #38 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sinclair El has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sinclair El ranks #38 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Sinclair El grew from 652 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 482364002587 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 19.2:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Sinclair El grew from 652 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sinclair 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 728
Sinclair El
728 students
What this shows Sinclair El reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sinclair El compares
Sinclair El is a growing 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Sinclair El is more mixed than 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 Sinclair 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sinclair 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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sinclair El
How many students attend Sinclair El?
Sinclair El has 728 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sinclair El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sinclair El is 19.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sinclair El?
36.8% of students at Sinclair El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sinclair El?
The largest demographic group at Sinclair El is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sinclair El?
Sinclair El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Sinclair El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sinclair El ranks #38 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 Sinclair 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.