Enrollment
1,270
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sugar Land, TX
First Colony Middle
Federal NCES profile for First Colony Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481965006105
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
First Colony Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Sugar Land · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
First Colony Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, First Colony Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Sugar Land, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965006105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How First Colony Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at First Colony Middle
First Colony Middle is a large middle school in Sugar Land, Texas, enrolling 1,270 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.7% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,270 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 456 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #157.
Its student body is led by Asian (44%) and White (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fort Bend Isd spends $10,893 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students) and Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students) alongside First Colony Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How First Colony Middle compares
First Colony Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,270 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,270
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 43.9%
White 16.7%
African American 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, First Colony Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Bend Isd, which includes First Colony Middle.
$10,893
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.4%
State 26.9%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How First Colony Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to First Colony Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about First Colony Middle
How many students attend First Colony Middle?
First Colony Middle has 1,270 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sugar Land, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Colony Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at First Colony Middle is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at First Colony Middle?
25.7% of students at First Colony Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of First Colony Middle?
The largest demographic group at First Colony Middle is Asian at 43.9% of enrollment, in Sugar Land, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for First Colony Middle?
First Colony Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does First Colony Middle rank among middle schools in Sugar Land?
By Resource Investment Index, First Colony Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Sugar Land, 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 Sugar Land on the city page.
Is First Colony Middle a good school?
First Colony Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides First Colony Middle, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.
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