- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Woodson School
Federal NCES profile for Woodson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002417
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodson School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #361 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodson School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodson School ranks #361 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Woodson School shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 482364002417 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 14.7:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Woodson School shrank from 572 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE held 31.8 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Woodson School 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 457
Woodson School
457 students
What this shows Woodson School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodson School compares
Woodson School is a shrinking 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
White 2.2%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Woodson School is less 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 Woodson School 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodson School'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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodson School
How many students attend Woodson School?
Woodson School has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), down 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodson School is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodson School?
98.6% of students at Woodson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodson School?
The largest demographic group at Woodson School is African American at 85.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodson School?
Woodson School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Woodson School rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodson School ranks #361 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 Woodson School, 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.