- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Young Womens Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Young Womens Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480771014248
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young Womens Leadership Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #14 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Young Womens Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Young Womens Leadership Academy ranks #14 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Young Womens Leadership Academy grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+23.5%).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 480771014248 · Houston, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 19.7:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Young Womens Leadership Academy grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+23.5%). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Young Womens Leadership Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 355
Young Womens Leadership Academy
355 students
What this shows Young Womens Leadership Academy reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Young Womens Leadership Academy compares
Young Womens Leadership Academy 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,268
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%
African American 23.7%
White 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Young Womens Leadership Academy is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Young Womens Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Young Womens Leadership Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Young Womens Leadership Academy
How many students attend Young Womens Leadership Academy?
Young Womens Leadership Academy has 355 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Womens Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Womens Leadership Academy is 19.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Young Womens Leadership Academy?
77.3% of students at Young Womens Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young Womens Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Young Womens Leadership Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young Womens Leadership Academy?
Young Womens Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Young Womens Leadership Academy rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Young Womens Leadership Academy ranks #14 of 116 middle 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 middle schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Young Womens Leadership Academy, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.