Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena serves 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena's student population of 147 students has grown by 116% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
147 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena is 0.15, 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
15:1
14:1
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
92%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
3%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena?
147 students attend Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena?
Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena offer ?
Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena part of?
Ryss Stem Academy At First Friends Pasadena is part of Raul Yzaguirre Schools For Success.
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