Enrollment
2,569
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483444011446
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 59/100 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
- 59
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
141.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenda Dawson H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenda Dawson H S
Glenda Dawson H S is a large high school in Pearland, Texas, enrolling 2,569 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 87% of Texas schools and 24% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.7% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,569 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 134 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (26%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 31 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Pearland Isd spends $9,871 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pearland Isd also operates Pearland H S (3,412 students) and Robert Turner College and Career H S (1,128 students) alongside Glenda Dawson H S.
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 Glenda Dawson H S compares
Glenda Dawson H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,871
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pearland Isd, which includes Glenda Dawson H S.
$9,871
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 40.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~2,569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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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.
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 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Glenda Dawson H S a good school?
Glenda Dawson H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 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.
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