Enrollment
2,020
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Spring Woods H S
Federal NCES profile for Spring Woods H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484110004696
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Woods H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #282 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Woods H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Woods H S ranks #282 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110004696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
138.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Woods H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Woods H S
Spring Woods H S is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 2,020 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 2,020 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #135, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 464 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,020 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students) and Northbrook H S (2,398 students) alongside Spring Woods H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spring Woods H S compares
Spring Woods H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,020 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,020
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,199
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
323
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.7%
White 6.0%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Spring Woods H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spring Branch Isd, which includes Spring Woods H S.
$12,199
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.2%
State 6.5%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Spring Woods H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northbrook H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Branch Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Woods H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,020 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Woods H S
How many students attend Spring Woods H S?
Spring Woods H S has 2,020 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Woods H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Woods H S is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Woods H S?
79.2% of students at Spring Woods H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Woods H S?
The largest demographic group at Spring Woods H S is Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Woods H S?
Spring Woods H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spring Woods H S rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Woods H S ranks #282 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.
Is Spring Woods H S a good school?
Spring Woods H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Spring Branch Isd?
Besides Spring Woods H S, 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.
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