- Enrollment
- 2,014
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Friendswood, TX
Friendswood J H
Federal NCES profile for Friendswood J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481995001949
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friendswood J H earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Friendswood · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 1,530
- students enrolled
Friendswood J H has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friendswood J H ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Friendswood, TX.
School address
District: Friendswood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481995001949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Friendswood J H held near 1,531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+64 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.8 → 85.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+64 students YoY 481995001949 · Friendswood, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,530 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendswood H S (2,014 students)
Friendswood J H held near 1,531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+64 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.8 → 85.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Friendswood J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friendswood H
Friendswood H S
2,014 students
- This school
Friendswood J H
1,530 students
- C W Cline El
C W Cline El
906 students
- Zue S Bales In 640
Zue S Bales Int
640 students
- Windsong Int 607
Windsong Int
607 students
- Westwood El 497
Westwood El
497 students
What this shows Friendswood J H reports 1,530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friendswood J H compares
Friendswood J H 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 |
| Enrollment | 1,530 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
1,530
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
10.8%
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
$10,559
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Friendswood J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Friendswood Isd reports $10,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Friendswood J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendswood H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| C W Cline El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zue S Bales Int | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windsong Int | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friendswood J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friendswood J H
How many students attend Friendswood J H?
Friendswood J H has 1,530 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Friendswood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,467 (2022-23) → 1,531 (2023-24), nearly flat (+64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendswood J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendswood J H 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 is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friendswood J H?
The largest demographic group at Friendswood J H is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Friendswood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friendswood J H?
Friendswood J H has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Friendswood J H rank among middle schools in Friendswood?
By Resource Investment Index, Friendswood J H ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Friendswood, 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 Friendswood on the city page.
What other schools are in Friendswood Isd?
Besides Friendswood J H, Friendswood Isd also operates Friendswood H S (2,014 students), C W Cline El (906 students), and Zue S Bales Int (640 students). See the Friendswood Isd district page for the complete list.