- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alvin, TX
Fairview J H
Federal NCES profile for Fairview J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480809011558
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Alvin · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview J H has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview J H ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Alvin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Fairview J H shrank from 864 students in 2022-23 to 793 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 480809011558 · Alvin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 12.4:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Fairview J H shrank from 864 students in 2022-23 to 793 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fairview J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- This school 644
Fairview J H
644 students
What this shows Fairview J H reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview J H compares
Fairview 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$10,984
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
190
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%
White 40.2%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Fairview J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview J H
How many students attend Fairview J H?
Fairview J H has 644 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alvin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 864 (2022-23) → 793 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview J H is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Fairview J H?
64.7% of students at Fairview J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview J H?
The largest demographic group at Fairview J H is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment, in Alvin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview J H?
Fairview J H has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Fairview J H rank among middle schools in Alvin?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview J H ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Alvin, 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 Alvin on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Fairview J H, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.