- Enrollment
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
The Wildcat Way School
Federal NCES profile for The Wildcat Way School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484110009285
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Wildcat Way School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #375 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
The Wildcat Way School has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Wildcat Way School ranks #375 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110009285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
The Wildcat Way School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 484110009285 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 17.9:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,636 students)
The Wildcat Way School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
The Wildcat Way School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,636 students
- Northbrook H S
Northbrook H S
2,398 students
- Stratford H S
Stratford H S
2,394 students
- Spring Woods H
Spring Woods H S
2,020 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle
1,236 students
- This school 268
The Wildcat Way School
268 students
What this shows The Wildcat Way School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Wildcat Way School compares
The Wildcat Way School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 + 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
White 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
African American 19.8%
Asian 16.4%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 32.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.6, The Wildcat Way School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Spring Branch Isd reports $12,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Wildcat Way School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northbrook H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Woods H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Wildcat Way School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- 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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Wildcat Way School
How many students attend The Wildcat Way School?
The Wildcat Way School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Wildcat Way School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Wildcat Way School is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Wildcat Way School?
43.7% of students at The Wildcat Way School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Wildcat Way School?
The largest demographic group at The Wildcat Way School is White at 32.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Wildcat Way School?
The Wildcat Way School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Wildcat Way School rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, The Wildcat Way School ranks #375 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 Spring Branch Isd?
Besides The Wildcat Way School, Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students), Northbrook H S (2,398 students), and Stratford H S (2,394 students). See the Spring Branch Isd district page for the complete list.