AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE PUB CHTR SCH
750 Students
2 Schools
District Overview
Located at 5503 El Camino Del Rey in Houston, Texas, Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life Public Charter School operates as an active independent charter district within the bustling urban landscape of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metropolitan area. Designed to serve students during their foundational developmental years, the district delivers comprehensive academic programs ranging from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade across two operational school facilities. The district currently educates 750 students, reflecting the diverse fabric of its large city setting. The student body includes 95 pre-kindergarten children and a strong primary and middle school enrollment, comprised predominantly of Hispanic students alongside Black, White, Asian, and multiracial learners, balanced thoughtfully between 379 male and 371 female students.
To foster a supportive and responsive learning environment, Amigos Por Vida maintains an extensive staffing infrastructure tailored to young learners. The district employs 88 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in an exceptionally favorable student-to-teacher ratio that facilitates individualized attention and targeted academic support. This instructional core is further strengthened by approximately 13 full-time instructional aides and nearly 59 support staff professionals, bringing the district's overall workforce to approximately 160 full-time equivalent personnel. For parents seeking a close-knit educational community and researchers examining effective urban charter models, Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life offers a well-resourced, dedicated framework centered on early childhood and middle-level education.
To foster a supportive and responsive learning environment, Amigos Por Vida maintains an extensive staffing infrastructure tailored to young learners. The district employs 88 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in an exceptionally favorable student-to-teacher ratio that facilitates individualized attention and targeted academic support. This instructional core is further strengthened by approximately 13 full-time instructional aides and nearly 59 support staff professionals, bringing the district's overall workforce to approximately 160 full-time equivalent personnel. For parents seeking a close-knit educational community and researchers examining effective urban charter models, Amigos Por Vida-Friends For Life offers a well-resourced, dedicated framework centered on early childhood and middle-level education.
2
Total Schools
750
Total Students
88.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic | 732 |
| Black | 8 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 1 |
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Hispanic732 (97.6%)
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Black8 (1.1%)
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White6 (0.8%)
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Asian3 (0.4%)
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Two or More1 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 1 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 0 |
| Other | 0 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Independent charter district |
| Charter: | 2 Charter Schools |
| Number of schools: | 2 |
| Students: | 750* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 88.0* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.5 |
Schools in AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE PUB CHTR SCH
Found 2 Schools
Charter School
524 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Charter School
226 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th