- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Spring Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Spring Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484122013719
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Leadership Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 69.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Leadership Academy ranks #5 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+83 students YoY
Spring Leadership Academy grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+25.8%).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+83 students YoY 484122013719 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 16.7:1 · 69.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Spring Leadership Academy grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 405 in 2023-24 (+25.8%). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Spring Leadership 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 502
Spring Leadership Academy
502 students
What this shows Spring Leadership Academy reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Leadership Academy compares
Spring Leadership Academy 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.6% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
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
48
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.4%
African American 30.3%
White 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Spring Leadership Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Leadership 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 middle 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Leadership Academy
How many students attend Spring Leadership Academy?
Spring Leadership Academy has 502 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), up 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Leadership Academy is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Leadership Academy?
69.6% of students at Spring Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Spring Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Leadership Academy?
Spring Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Leadership Academy rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Leadership Academy ranks #5 of 116 middle 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 middle schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Isd?
Besides Spring Leadership 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.