- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fulshear, TX
Adams J H
Federal NCES profile for Adams J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482517013655
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Fulshear · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams J H has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams J H ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Fulshear, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+105 students YoY
Adams J H grew from 1,761 students in 2022-23 to 1,866 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 100.6 → 109.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+105 students YoY 482517013655 · Fulshear, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,963 enr · 19.6:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Adams J H grew from 1,761 students in 2022-23 to 1,866 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 100.6 → 109.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Adams J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school
Adams J H
1,963 students
What this shows Adams J H reports 1,963 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams J H compares
Adams J H 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 83% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,963 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,963
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% 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
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,284
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 654 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 34.1%
Asian 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.4, Adams J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,963 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Adams J H
How many students attend Adams J H?
Adams J H has 1,963 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fulshear, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,761 (2022-23) → 1,866 (2023-24), up 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams J H is 19.6:1, which is 33% 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 Adams J H?
10.8% of students at Adams J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams J H?
The largest demographic group at Adams J H is White at 34.1% of enrollment, in Fulshear, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams J H?
Adams J H has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Adams J H rank among public schools in Fulshear?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams J H ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Fulshear, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fulshear on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Adams J H, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.