- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
First Colony Middle held near 1,285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.1 → 74.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+51 students YoY 481965006105 · Sugar Land, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,270 enr · 17.6:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
First Colony Middle held near 1,285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.1 → 74.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
First Colony Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school
First Colony Middle
1,270 students
What this shows First Colony Middle reports 1,270 students on the CCD universe file.
How First Colony Middle compares
First Colony Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,520
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
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.
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
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,270 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,234 (2022-23) → 1,285 (2023-24), nearly flat (+51).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.