- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pasadena, TX
De Zavala Middle
Federal NCES profile for De Zavala Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483432009284
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Zavala Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 90.4%
- free-lunch eligible
De Zavala Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Zavala Middle ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Pasadena, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
De Zavala Middle shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 483432009284 · Pasadena, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 9.1:1 · 90.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
De Zavala Middle shrank from 563 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
De Zavala 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 457
De Zavala Middle
457 students
What this shows De Zavala Middle reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Zavala Middle compares
De Zavala Middle is a shrinking 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.4% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
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 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.2%
White 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, De Zavala 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 De Zavala 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Houston H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Zavala 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about De Zavala Middle
How many students attend De Zavala Middle?
De Zavala Middle has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pasadena, TX. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Zavala Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at De Zavala Middle is 9.1:1, which is 38% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 42% 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 De Zavala Middle?
90.4% of students at De Zavala Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Zavala Middle?
The largest demographic group at De Zavala Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment, in Pasadena, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Zavala Middle?
De Zavala Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 De Zavala Middle rank among elementary schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, De Zavala Middle ranks #5 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 De Zavala 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.