- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002610
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy ranks #7 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 482364002610 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
715 enr · 18.8:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 715
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
715 students
What this shows Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy reports 715 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy compares
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 715 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
715
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,072
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
Hispanic or Latino 69.7%
White 16.1%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~715 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
How many students attend Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy?
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy has 715 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy?
44.7% of students at Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 69.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy?
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy ranks #7 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 Houston Isd?
Besides Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.