- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 37.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Sst Champions
Federal NCES profile for Sst Champions, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480025814090Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sst Champions earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #20 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sst Champions has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Champions ranks #20 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: School of Science and Technology · Texas
NCES ID 480025814090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+210 students YoY
Sst Champions grew from 1,283 students in 2022-23 to 1,493 in 2023-24 (+16.4%).
Teacher FTE added 89.8 → 98.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+210 students YoY 480025814090 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
1,660 enr · 18.7:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Sst Schertz (895 students)
Sst Champions grew from 1,283 students in 2022-23 to 1,493 in 2023-24 (+16.4%). Teacher FTE added 89.8 → 98.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sst Champions in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sst Champions
1,660 students
- Sst Schertz
Sst Schertz
895 students
- Sst Alamo
Sst Alamo
848 students
- Sst Spring
Sst Spring
839 students
- Sst Sa College 615
Sst Sa College Prep H S
615 students
- Sst the Woodla 559
Sst the Woodlands
559 students
What this shows Sst Champions reports 1,660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sst Champions compares
Sst Champions 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,660 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,660
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
African American 24.1%
White 5.5%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Sst Champions is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School of Science and Technology reports $12,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sst Champions Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sst Schertz | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Alamo | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sst Spring | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sst Sa College Prep H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sst the Woodlands | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sst Champions's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- 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 (~1,660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sst Champions
How many students attend Sst Champions?
Sst Champions has 1,660 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,283 (2022-23) → 1,493 (2023-24), up 210.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst Champions?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst Champions is 18.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sst Champions?
68.8% of students at Sst Champions are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sst Champions?
The largest demographic group at Sst Champions is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sst Champions?
Sst Champions has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Champions rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Sst Champions ranks #20 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?
Besides Sst Champions, School of Science and Technology also operates Sst Schertz (895 students), Sst Alamo (848 students), and Sst Spring (839 students). See the School of Science and Technology district page for the complete list.