- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pasadena, TX
Bobby Shaw Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bobby Shaw Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483432010785
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bobby Shaw Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bobby Shaw Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bobby Shaw Middle ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Pasadena, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Bobby Shaw Middle held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.9 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 483432010785 · Pasadena, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 11.5:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
Bobby Shaw Middle held near 667 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.9 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bobby Shaw Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobie H S
Dobie H S
3,692 students
- Pasadena Memor
Pasadena Memorial H S
3,177 students
- Sam Rayburn H
Sam Rayburn H S
2,627 students
- Pasadena H S
Pasadena H S
2,217 students
- South Houston
South Houston H S
2,185 students
- This school 655
Bobby Shaw Middle
655 students
What this shows Bobby Shaw Middle reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bobby Shaw Middle compares
Bobby Shaw 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,787
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
207
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
White 3.8%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Bobby Shaw Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Isd reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bobby Shaw Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bobby Shaw Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~655 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bobby Shaw Middle
How many students attend Bobby Shaw Middle?
Bobby Shaw Middle has 655 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pasadena, TX. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bobby Shaw Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bobby Shaw Middle is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bobby Shaw Middle?
88.3% of students at Bobby Shaw Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bobby Shaw Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bobby Shaw Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment, in Pasadena, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bobby Shaw Middle?
Bobby Shaw Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Bobby Shaw Middle rank among elementary schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Bobby Shaw Middle ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Isd?
Besides Bobby Shaw Middle, Pasadena Isd also operates Dobie H S (3,692 students), Pasadena Memorial H S (3,177 students), and Sam Rayburn H S (2,627 students). See the Pasadena Isd district page for the complete list.