- Enrollment
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pearland, TX
Alexander Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483444011469
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Middle has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Middle ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Alexander Middle held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.2 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 483444011469 · Pearland, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 17.8:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearland H S (3,412 students)
Alexander Middle held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.2 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alexander Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearland H S
Pearland H S
3,412 students
- Glenda Dawson
Glenda Dawson H S
2,569 students
- Robert Turner 1,128
Robert Turner College and Career H S
1,128 students
- Pearland J H W 941
Pearland J H West
941 students
- Leon H Sablatu 878
Leon H Sablatura Middle
878 students
- This school 765
Alexander Middle
765 students
What this shows Alexander Middle reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Middle compares
Alexander Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,797
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
African American 10.5%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Alexander Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pearland Isd reports $9,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenda Dawson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Turner College and Career H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearland J H West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Middle
How many students attend Alexander Middle?
Alexander Middle has 765 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Middle is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Middle?
27.6% of students at Alexander Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Middle is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Middle?
Alexander Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Alexander Middle rank among elementary schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Middle ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Pearland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pearland on the city page.
What other schools are in Pearland Isd?
Besides Alexander Middle, Pearland Isd also operates Pearland H S (3,412 students), Glenda Dawson H S (2,569 students), and Robert Turner College and Career H S (1,128 students). See the Pearland Isd district page for the complete list.