- Enrollment
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pearland, TX
Glenda Dawson H S
Federal NCES profile for Glenda Dawson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483444011446
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenda Dawson H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenda Dawson H S has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenda Dawson H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Glenda Dawson H S held near 2,548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 142.0 → 143.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 483444011446 · Pearland, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,569 enr · 18.2:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearland H S (3,412 students)
Glenda Dawson H S held near 2,548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 142.0 → 143.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Glenda Dawson H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearland H S
Pearland H S
3,412 students
- This school
Glenda Dawson H S
2,569 students
- Robert Turner 1,128
Robert Turner College and Career H S
1,128 students
- Pearland J H W 941
Pearland J H West
941 students
- Leon H Sablatu 878
Leon H Sablatura Middle
878 students
- Berry Miller J 827
Berry Miller J H
827 students
What this shows Glenda Dawson H S reports 2,569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenda Dawson H S compares
Glenda Dawson H S 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,569 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,569
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$9,797
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
African American 24.8%
White 24.3%
Asian 21.2%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 25.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, Glenda Dawson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 31
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pearland Isd reports $9,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenda Dawson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Turner College and Career H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearland J H West | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Miller J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenda Dawson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Glenda Dawson H S
How many students attend Glenda Dawson H S?
Glenda Dawson H S has 2,569 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,557 (2022-23) → 2,548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenda Dawson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenda Dawson H S is 18.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glenda Dawson H S?
23.7% of students at Glenda Dawson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenda Dawson H S?
The largest demographic group at Glenda Dawson H S is Hispanic or Latino at 25.7% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenda Dawson H S?
Glenda Dawson H S 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 Glenda Dawson H S rank among high schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenda Dawson H S ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Pearland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pearland on the city page.
What other schools are in Pearland Isd?
Besides Glenda Dawson H S, Pearland Isd also operates Pearland H S (3,412 students), Robert Turner College and Career H S (1,128 students), and Pearland J H West (941 students). See the Pearland Isd district page for the complete list.