- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Westchase Neighborhood School
Federal NCES profile for Westchase Neighborhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480016313964Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westchase Neighborhood School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #305 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Westchase Neighborhood School has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westchase Neighborhood School ranks #305 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Texas College Preparatory Academies · Texas
NCES ID 480016313964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Westchase Neighborhood School grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 480016313964 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
595 enr · 23.8:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students)
Westchase Neighborhood School grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Westchase Neighborhood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Frisco
1,013 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound
949 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy of Prosper
929 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy - Conroe
921 students
- Founders Class
Founders Classical Academy
912 students
- This school
Westchase Neighborhood School
595 students
What this shows Westchase Neighborhood School reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westchase Neighborhood School compares
Westchase Neighborhood School 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 62% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$10,324
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
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
African American 31.1%
Asian 7.1%
White 4.2%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Westchase Neighborhood School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Texas College Preparatory Academies reports $10,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westchase Neighborhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Classical Academy - Frisco | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy of Prosper | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy - Conroe | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Founders Classical Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westchase Neighborhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~595 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Westchase Neighborhood School
How many students attend Westchase Neighborhood School?
Westchase Neighborhood School has 595 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchase Neighborhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchase Neighborhood School is 23.8:1, which is 62% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westchase Neighborhood School?
86.2% of students at Westchase Neighborhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westchase Neighborhood School?
The largest demographic group at Westchase Neighborhood School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westchase Neighborhood School?
Westchase Neighborhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Westchase Neighborhood School rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Westchase Neighborhood School ranks #305 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 Texas College Preparatory Academies?
Besides Westchase Neighborhood School, Texas College Preparatory Academies also operates Founders Classical Academy - Frisco (1,013 students), Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound (949 students), and Founders Classical Academy of Prosper (929 students). See the Texas College Preparatory Academies district page for the complete list.