- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Southeast El
Federal NCES profile for Southeast El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480020914122Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #305 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast El has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast El ranks #305 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Yes Prep Public Schools Inc · Texas
NCES ID 480020914122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+139 students YoY
Southeast El grew from 641 students in 2022-23 to 780 in 2023-24 (+21.7%).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+139 students YoY 480020914122 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
816 enr · 21.5:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Yes Prep - Southwest (1,060 students)
Southeast El grew from 641 students in 2022-23 to 780 in 2023-24 (+21.7%). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Southeast El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yes Prep - Sou
Yes Prep - Southwest
1,060 students
- Yes Prep - Bra
Yes Prep - Brays Oaks
1,051 students
- Yes Prep - Gul
Yes Prep - Gulfton
1,039 students
- Yes Prep - Eas
Yes Prep - East End
1,014 students
- Yes Prep - Nor
Yes Prep - Northline
1,004 students
- This school
Southeast El
816 students
What this shows Southeast El reports 816 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast El compares
Southeast 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
816
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,353
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 272 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 88.6%
African American 6.9%
White 3.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Southeast El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Yes Prep Public Schools Inc reports $13,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeast El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes Prep - Southwest | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yes Prep - Brays Oaks | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yes Prep - Gulfton | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yes Prep - East End | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yes Prep - Northline | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~816 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast El
How many students attend Southeast El?
Southeast El has 816 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), up 139.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast El?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast El is 21.5:1, which is 46% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeast El?
81.4% of students at Southeast El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast El?
The largest demographic group at Southeast El is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast El?
Southeast El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Southeast El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast El ranks #305 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 Yes Prep Public Schools Inc?
Besides Southeast El, Yes Prep Public Schools Inc also operates Yes Prep - Southwest (1,060 students), Yes Prep - Brays Oaks (1,051 students), and Yes Prep - Gulfton (1,039 students). See the Yes Prep Public Schools Inc district page for the complete list.