- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Varnett Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Varnett Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480007307913Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Varnett Charter School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #393 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- large classes for Texas
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Varnett Charter School has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Varnett Charter School ranks #393 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: The Varnett Public School · Texas
NCES ID 480007307913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Varnett Charter School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 480007307913 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
530 enr · 23:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: The Varnett School - Northeast (354 students)
Varnett Charter School held near 501 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Varnett Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Varnett Charter School
530 students
- The Varnett Sc
The Varnett School - Northeast
354 students
- The Varnett Sc
The Varnett School - East
275 students
What this shows Varnett Charter School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Varnett Charter School compares
Varnett Charter 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 56% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 265 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 70.0%
African American 29.1%
Two or More 0.6%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Varnett Charter School 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 Varnett Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Varnett School - Northeast | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Varnett School - East | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Varnett Charter School'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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Varnett Charter School
How many students attend Varnett Charter School?
Varnett Charter School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 501 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Varnett Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Varnett Charter School is 23:1, which is 56% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Varnett Charter School?
95.5% of students at Varnett Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Varnett Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Varnett Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Varnett Charter School?
Varnett Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Varnett Charter School rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Varnett Charter School ranks #393 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 Varnett Charter School, The Varnett Public School also operates The Varnett School - Northeast (354 students) and The Varnett School - East (275 students). See the The Varnett Public School district page for the complete list.