- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Sneed El
Federal NCES profile for Sneed El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480783006817
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sneed El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #236 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sneed El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sneed El ranks #236 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Sneed El shrank from 1,033 students in 2022-23 to 976 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 66.1 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 480783006817 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
922 enr · 14:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsik H S (4,057 students)
Sneed El shrank from 1,033 students in 2022-23 to 976 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 66.1 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sneed El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elsik H S
Elsik H S
4,057 students
- Hastings H S
Hastings H S
3,786 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
2,838 students
- O'donnell Midd 1,214
O'donnell Middle
1,214 students
- Budewig Int 1,054
Budewig Int
1,054 students
- This school 922
Sneed El
922 students
What this shows Sneed El reports 922 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sneed El compares
Sneed El 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 922 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
922
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$13,388
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 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.0%
African American 17.5%
Asian 5.5%
White 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Sneed El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alief Isd reports $13,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sneed El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsik H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hastings H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O'donnell Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Budewig Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sneed El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,786
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 2,838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~922 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sneed El
How many students attend Sneed El?
Sneed El has 922 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,033 (2022-23) → 976 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sneed El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sneed El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sneed El?
87.8% of students at Sneed El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sneed El?
The largest demographic group at Sneed El is Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sneed El?
Sneed El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Sneed El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sneed El ranks #236 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 Alief Isd?
Besides Sneed El, Alief Isd also operates Elsik H S (4,057 students), Hastings H S (3,786 students), and Taylor H S (2,838 students). See the Alief Isd district page for the complete list.