Enrollment
8,641
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 482364012363 Charter school
Texas Connections Academy at Houston — Houston, TX
Federal NCES profile for Texas Connections Academy at Houston, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Houston Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
309.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Texas Connections Academy at Houston compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Texas Connections Academy at Houston reports 8,641 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 309.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 99% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 82% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 487 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Houston Isd spends $14,515 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.8% from local sources (property taxes), 8.0% from the state, and 23.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Texas Connections Academy at Houston compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29:1 | ▲ 99% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 8,641 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
29:1
students per teacher
— 99% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,515
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors17.7 FTE
Per 487 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 8,641 Top 100% in Texas — larger than 0% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 309.0
Students per teacher 29:1 +99% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 482364012363
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
White 35.8%
African American 14.3%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 17.7
Students per counselor 487:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston Isd, which includes Texas Connections Academy at Houston.
$14,515
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 8.0%
Federal 23.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,396
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Texas Connections Academy at Houston
How many students attend Texas Connections Academy at Houston?
Texas Connections Academy at Houston has 8,641 students enrolled. It is a other school in HOUSTON, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texas Connections Academy at Houston?
The student-teacher ratio at Texas Connections Academy at Houston is 29:1, which is 99% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Texas Connections Academy at Houston?
The largest demographic group at Texas Connections Academy at Houston is Hispanic or Latino at 38.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in HOUSTON, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texas Connections Academy at Houston?
Texas Connections Academy at Houston has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.