- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Sst Advancement
Federal NCES profile for Sst Advancement, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480140013427Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sst Advancement earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #12 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sst Advancement has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Advancement ranks #12 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: School of Science and Technology Discovery · Texas
NCES ID 480140013427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Sst Advancement held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.4 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 480140013427 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
646 enr · 12.7:1 · 79.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Sst Corpus Christi (2,343 students)
Sst Advancement held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.4 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sst Advancement in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sst Corpus Chr
Sst Corpus Christi
2,343 students
- Sst Sugarland 739
Sst Sugarland
739 students
- Sst Hill Count 675
Sst Hill Country
675 students
- Sst Northwest 661
Sst Northwest
661 students
- This school 646
Sst Advancement
646 students
- Sst Discovery 508
Sst Discovery
508 students
What this shows Sst Advancement reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sst Advancement compares
Sst Advancement 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.5%
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,913
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
27
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
White 5.0%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Sst Advancement is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School of Science and Technology Discovery reports $11,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sst Advancement Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sst Corpus Christi | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Sugarland | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Hill Country | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Northwest | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Discovery | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sst Advancement's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sst Advancement
How many students attend Sst Advancement?
Sst Advancement has 646 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Advancement?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Advancement is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Sst Advancement?
79.5% of students at Sst Advancement are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sst Advancement?
The largest demographic group at Sst Advancement is African American at 55.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sst Advancement?
Sst Advancement has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Sst Advancement rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Advancement ranks #12 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 School of Science and Technology Discovery?
Besides Sst Advancement, School of Science and Technology Discovery also operates Sst Corpus Christi (2,343 students), Sst Sugarland (739 students), and Sst Hill Country (675 students). See the School of Science and Technology Discovery district page for the complete list.