Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy serves 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy's student population of 80 students has grown by 263% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy?
80 students attend Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy?
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy offer ?
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy part of?
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy is part of Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success School District.
In what neighborhood is Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy located?
Leonel Castillo Early Childhood Stem Academy is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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