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ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY ECC

7419 ASHCROFT, HOUSTON, TX 77081HOUSTON ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKCharter
163
Students
Total enrolled
$14,515
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
23.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 52% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 163 students in grades PK–PK in HOUSTON, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,515 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY ECC is a small prekindergarten in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades PK–PK with 163 students. The district invests $14,515 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY ECC

163
Total Students
23.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
99%
Free Lunch
7
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution77 male · 86 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility99%
National avg 52% · 162 students
Student Composition
80%
18%
Asian1%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino80%
Black18%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 482364010742

Academic Outcomes at ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY ECC

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 56th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77081

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,515Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,515
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,387
Student Support$2,758
Administration$1,742
Operations$2,177
Other$1,452
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,515 spent per student, an estimated $6,430 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
69%
State government
8.0%
Local (property tax)
68.8%
Federal programs
23.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 99% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PILGRIM ACADEMYPINEY POINT ELWEST UNIVERSITY EL
↓
Middle
LANIER MIDDLEBURBANK MIDDLEPERSHING MIDDLEBLACK MIDDLE
+5 more
↓
High School
BELLAIRE H SLAMAR H SWESTSIDE H SHOUSTON MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
+13 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyHarris County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictHOUSTON ISD →
Phone: (281)779-4412
NCES ID: 482364010742
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOUSTON seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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Other
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High
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3,170 students · 09–12
● 53 opp48% FRL
High
LAMAR H S
3,125 students · 09–12
49% FRL
High
WESTSIDE H S
2,882 students · 09–12
● 47 opp66% FRL
High
HOUSTON MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
2,779 students · 09–12
● 44 opp95% FRL
High
HEIGHTS H S
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● 45 opp65% FRL
High
CHAVEZ H S
2,272 students · 09–12
● 44 opp93% FRL
High
WISDOM H S
2,260 students · 09–12
● 43 opp97% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7419 ASHCROFT, HOUSTON, TX 77081
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.