- Enrollment
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Spring Branch Academic Institute
Federal NCES profile for Spring Branch Academic Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484110013209
👥 S:T ratio 81
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Branch Academic Institute earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Branch Academic Institute has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Branch Academic Institute ranks #2 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110013209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Spring Branch Academic Institute held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 484110013209 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 4.7:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,636 students)
Spring Branch Academic Institute held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Spring Branch Academic Institute in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,636 students
- Northbrook H S
Northbrook H S
2,398 students
- Stratford H S
Stratford H S
2,394 students
- Spring Woods H
Spring Woods H S
2,020 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle
1,236 students
- This school 174
Spring Branch Academic Institute
174 students
What this shows Spring Branch Academic Institute reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Branch Academic Institute compares
Spring Branch Academic Institute 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.7:1 | ▼ 68% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 88% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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.
Staffing depth
4.7:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,599
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 174 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
Asian 46.0%
White 35.1%
Two or More 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Spring Branch Academic Institute is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Branch Isd reports $12,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Branch Academic Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northbrook H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Woods H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Branch Academic Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Branch Academic Institute
How many students attend Spring Branch Academic Institute?
Spring Branch Academic Institute has 174 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Branch Academic Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Branch Academic Institute is 4.7:1, which is 68% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 70% 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 Spring Branch Academic Institute?
7.6% of students at Spring Branch Academic Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Branch Academic Institute?
The largest demographic group at Spring Branch Academic Institute is Asian at 46.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Branch Academic Institute?
Spring Branch Academic Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (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 Spring Branch Academic Institute rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Branch Academic Institute ranks #2 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 Spring Branch Isd?
Besides Spring Branch Academic Institute, Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students), Northbrook H S (2,398 students), and Stratford H S (2,394 students). See the Spring Branch Isd district page for the complete list.