- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Earnesteen Milstead Middle
Federal NCES profile for Earnesteen Milstead Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483432010783
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earnesteen Milstead Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #31 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Earnesteen Milstead Middle has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earnesteen Milstead Middle ranks #31 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Earnesteen Milstead Middle shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 483432010783 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 11.1:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
Earnesteen Milstead Middle shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Earnesteen Milstead 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 641
Earnesteen Milstead Middle
641 students
What this shows Earnesteen Milstead Middle reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earnesteen Milstead Middle compares
Earnesteen Milstead 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.0%
African American 5.1%
White 3.3%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Earnesteen Milstead 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 Earnesteen Milstead 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 Earnesteen Milstead 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Earnesteen Milstead Middle
How many students attend Earnesteen Milstead Middle?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle has 641 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earnesteen Milstead Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Earnesteen Milstead Middle is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Earnesteen Milstead Middle?
82.3% of students at Earnesteen Milstead Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earnesteen Milstead Middle?
The largest demographic group at Earnesteen Milstead Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 91.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earnesteen Milstead Middle?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Earnesteen Milstead Middle rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Earnesteen Milstead Middle ranks #31 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Isd?
Besides Earnesteen Milstead 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.