- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fulshear, TX
Dean Leaman J H School
Federal NCES profile for Dean Leaman J H School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482658013153
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dean Leaman J H School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Fulshear · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dean Leaman J H School has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dean Leaman J H School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Fulshear, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+228 students YoY
Dean Leaman J H School grew from 2,191 students in 2022-23 to 2,419 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 99.8 → 107.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+228 students YoY 482658013153 · Fulshear, TX Middle · LARGE · TRAD
2,888 enr · 29.2:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulshear H S (3,401 students)
Dean Leaman J H School grew from 2,191 students in 2022-23 to 2,419 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 99.8 → 107.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dean Leaman J H School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulshear H S
Fulshear H S
3,401 students
- This school
Dean Leaman J H School
2,888 students
- Foster H S
Foster H S
2,747 students
- George Ranch H
George Ranch H S
2,337 students
- Briscoe J H
Briscoe J H
2,003 students
- Dr Thomas E Ra
Dr Thomas E Randle H S
1,966 students
What this shows Dean Leaman J H School reports 2,888 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dean Leaman J H School compares
Dean Leaman J H School 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 | 29.2:1 | ▲ 99% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,888 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,888
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 99% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,664
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
Counselors4.9 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
226
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
White 28.6%
African American 23.9%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.2, Dean Leaman J H School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar Cisd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dean Leaman J H School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulshear H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foster H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briscoe J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Thomas E Randle H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dean Leaman J H School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,747
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- 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 (~2,888 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dean Leaman J H School
How many students attend Dean Leaman J H School?
Dean Leaman J H School has 2,888 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fulshear, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,191 (2022-23) → 2,419 (2023-24), up 228.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dean Leaman J H School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dean Leaman J H School is 29.2:1, which is 99% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dean Leaman J H School?
26.1% of students at Dean Leaman J H School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dean Leaman J H School?
The largest demographic group at Dean Leaman J H School is Hispanic or Latino at 30.4% of enrollment, in Fulshear, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dean Leaman J H School?
Dean Leaman J H School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Dean Leaman J H School rank among public schools in Fulshear?
By Resource Investment Index, Dean Leaman J H School ranks #5 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 Lamar Cisd?
Besides Dean Leaman J H School, Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students), Foster H S (2,747 students), and George Ranch H S (2,337 students). See the Lamar Cisd district page for the complete list.