- Enrollment
- 1,660
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · The Woodlands, TX
Sst the Woodlands
Federal NCES profile for Sst the Woodlands, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480025813512Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sst the Woodlands earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 15
- schools in The Woodlands · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sst the Woodlands has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sst the Woodlands ranks #4 of 15 schools in The Woodlands, TX.
School address
District: School of Science and Technology · Texas
NCES ID 480025813512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+151 students YoY
Sst the Woodlands grew from 324 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+46.6%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+151 students YoY 480025813512 · The Woodlands, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
559 enr · 18.6:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sst Champions (1,660 students)
Sst the Woodlands grew from 324 students in 2022-23 to 475 in 2023-24 (+46.6%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sst the Woodlands in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sst Champions
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
- This school 559
Sst the Woodlands
559 students
What this shows Sst the Woodlands reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sst the Woodlands compares
Sst the Woodlands 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$12,599
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
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
African American 16.3%
White 11.6%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Sst the Woodlands is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 the Woodlands Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sst Champions | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sst Schertz | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sst Alamo | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sst Spring | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sst Sa College Prep H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sst the Woodlands's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 37.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sst the Woodlands
How many students attend Sst the Woodlands?
Sst the Woodlands has 559 students enrolled. It is a public school in The Woodlands, TX. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), up 151.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sst the Woodlands?
The student-teacher ratio at Sst the Woodlands is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sst the Woodlands?
51.2% of students at Sst the Woodlands are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sst the Woodlands?
The largest demographic group at Sst the Woodlands is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in The Woodlands, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sst the Woodlands?
Sst the Woodlands has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 the Woodlands rank among schools in The Woodlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Sst the Woodlands ranks #4 of 15 schools in The Woodlands, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in The Woodlands on the city page.
What other schools are in School of Science and Technology?
Besides Sst the Woodlands, School of Science and Technology also operates Sst Champions (1,660 students), Sst Schertz (895 students), and Sst Alamo (848 students). See the School of Science and Technology district page for the complete list.