- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
The Varnett School - Northeast
Federal NCES profile for The Varnett School - Northeast, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480007309645Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Varnett School - Northeast earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #408 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
The Varnett School - Northeast has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Varnett School - Northeast ranks #408 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: The Varnett Public School · Texas
NCES ID 480007309645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
The Varnett School - Northeast grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 480007309645 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
354 enr · 22.1:1 · 96.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Varnett Charter School (530 students)
The Varnett School - Northeast grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
The Varnett School - Northeast in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Varnett Charte
Varnett Charter School
530 students
- This school
The Varnett School - Northeast
354 students
- The Varnett Sc
The Varnett School - East
275 students
What this shows The Varnett School - Northeast reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Varnett School - Northeast compares
The Varnett School - Northeast 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 50% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 72.3%
African American 26.6%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, The Varnett School - Northeast 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 - Northeast Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varnett Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Varnett School - East | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Varnett School - Northeast's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Varnett School - Northeast
How many students attend The Varnett School - Northeast?
The Varnett School - Northeast has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Varnett School - Northeast?
The student-teacher ratio at The Varnett School - Northeast is 22.1:1, which is 50% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Varnett School - Northeast?
96.2% of students at The Varnett School - Northeast are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Varnett School - Northeast?
The largest demographic group at The Varnett School - Northeast is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Varnett School - Northeast?
The Varnett School - Northeast has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 The Varnett School - Northeast rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, The Varnett School - Northeast ranks #408 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 - Northeast, The Varnett Public School also operates Varnett Charter School (530 students) and The Varnett School - East (275 students). See the The Varnett Public School district page for the complete list.