- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Spring Early College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Spring Early College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484122012719
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Early College Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #17 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Early College Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Early College Academy ranks #17 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Spring Early College Academy held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 484122012719 · Houston, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 17:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Spring Early College Academy held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Spring Early College Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- This school 391
Spring Early College Academy
391 students
What this shows Spring Early College Academy reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Early College Academy compares
Spring Early College Academy 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,710
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
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.9%
African American 21.7%
Asian 5.6%
White 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Spring Early College Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Early College Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Early College Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high 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 (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Early College Academy
How many students attend Spring Early College Academy?
Spring Early College Academy has 391 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Early College Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Early College Academy is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Early College Academy?
53.1% of students at Spring Early College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Early College Academy?
The largest demographic group at Spring Early College Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Early College Academy?
Spring Early College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Spring Early College Academy rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Early College Academy ranks #17 of 102 high 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 high schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Isd?
Besides Spring Early College Academy, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.