- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pasadena, TX
Fairmont J H
Federal NCES profile for Fairmont J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481653016972
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairmont J H earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 10
- middle schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairmont J H has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont J H ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Pasadena, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Fairmont J H shrank from 730 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 481653016972 · Pasadena, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 16.1:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Park H S (4,057 students)
Fairmont J H shrank from 730 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fairmont J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Park H S
Deer Park H S
4,057 students
- Deer Park J H 877
Deer Park J H
877 students
- San Jacinto El 862
San Jacinto El
862 students
- Carpenter El 837
Carpenter El
837 students
- Fairmont El 776
Fairmont El
776 students
- This school 676
Fairmont J H
676 students
What this shows Fairmont J H reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairmont J H compares
Fairmont J H 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,284
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.0%
White 35.1%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Fairmont J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Park Isd reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairmont J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deer Park J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Jacinto El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carpenter El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairmont J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~676 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairmont J H
How many students attend Fairmont J H?
Fairmont J H has 676 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pasadena, TX. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairmont J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairmont J H is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairmont J H?
40.0% of students at Fairmont J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairmont J H?
The largest demographic group at Fairmont J H is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment, in Pasadena, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairmont J H?
Fairmont J H has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Fairmont J H rank among middle schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairmont J H ranks #2 of 10 middle 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 middle schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Park Isd?
Besides Fairmont J H, Deer Park Isd also operates Deer Park H S (4,057 students), Deer Park J H (877 students), and San Jacinto El (862 students). See the Deer Park Isd district page for the complete list.