- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
The Varnett School - East
Federal NCES profile for The Varnett School - East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480007309646Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Varnett School - East earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #109 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
The Varnett School - East has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Varnett School - East ranks #109 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: The Varnett Public School · Texas
NCES ID 480007309646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
The Varnett School - East grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+19.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 480007309646 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
275 enr · 17.2:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Varnett Charter School (530 students)
The Varnett School - East grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+19.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
The Varnett School - East in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Varnett Charte
Varnett Charter School
530 students
- The Varnett Sc
The Varnett School - Northeast
354 students
- This school
The Varnett School - East
275 students
What this shows The Varnett School - East reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Varnett School - East compares
The Varnett School - East 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,866
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.6%
African American 6.2%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, The Varnett School - East is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for The Varnett Public School reports $15,866 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Varnett School - East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varnett Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Varnett School - Northeast | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Varnett School - East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Varnett School - East
How many students attend The Varnett School - East?
The Varnett School - East has 275 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Varnett School - East?
The student-teacher ratio at The Varnett School - East is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Varnett School - East?
97.8% of students at The Varnett School - East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Varnett School - East?
The largest demographic group at The Varnett School - East is Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Varnett School - East?
The Varnett School - East has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Varnett School - East rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, The Varnett School - East ranks #109 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 The Varnett Public School?
Besides The Varnett School - East, The Varnett Public School also operates Varnett Charter School (530 students) and The Varnett School - Northeast (354 students). See the The Varnett Public School district page for the complete list.