Enrollment
2,641
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sugar Land, TX
Clements H S
Federal NCES profile for Clements H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965005870
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clements H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #15 of 16
- schools in Sugar Land · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clements H S has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clements H S ranks #15 of 16 schools in Sugar Land, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965005870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
136.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clements H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clements H S
Clements H S is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Sugar Land, Texas, enrolling 2,641 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Texas schools and 32% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.8% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,641 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is led by Asian (56%) and White (20%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fort Bend Isd spends $10,893 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students) and Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students) alongside Clements H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clements H S compares
Clements H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 70% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,641 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,641
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 55.6%
White 19.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Clements H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 34
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Bend Isd, which includes Clements H S.
$10,893
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.4%
State 26.9%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Clements H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Bush H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clements H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,641 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clements H S
How many students attend Clements H S?
Clements H S has 2,641 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sugar Land, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clements H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Clements H S is 19.4:1, which is 32% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clements H S?
18.8% of students at Clements H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clements H S?
The largest demographic group at Clements H S is Asian at 55.6% of enrollment, in Sugar Land, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clements H S?
Clements H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clements H S rank among schools in Sugar Land?
By Resource Investment Index, Clements H S ranks #15 of 16 schools in Sugar Land, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sugar Land on the city page.
Is Clements H S a good school?
Clements H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Clements H S, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.
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