- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Soar Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Soar Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364007018
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soar Ctr earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 209
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Soar Ctr ranks #3 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Soar Ctr held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 482364007018 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 20.1% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Soar Ctr held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Soar Ctr 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 209
Soar Ctr
209 students
What this shows Soar Ctr reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soar Ctr compares
Soar Ctr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 68% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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 + 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
White 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
African American 18.7%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Soar Ctr 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 Soar Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Soar Ctr'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.
Frequently asked questions about Soar Ctr
How many students attend Soar Ctr?
Soar Ctr has 209 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Soar Ctr?
20.1% of students at Soar Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soar Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Soar Ctr is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soar Ctr?
Soar Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Soar Ctr rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Soar Ctr ranks #3 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 Soar Ctr, 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.