- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rosenberg, TX
Lamar J H
Federal NCES profile for Lamar J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482658002989
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar J H earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Rosenberg · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 68.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar J H has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar J H ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Rosenberg, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lamar J H held near 1,240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.8 → 64.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 482658002989 · Rosenberg, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,194 enr · 17.3:1 · 68.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulshear H S (3,401 students)
Lamar J H held near 1,240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.8 → 64.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lamar J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulshear H S
Fulshear H S
3,401 students
- Dean Leaman J
Dean Leaman J H School
2,888 students
- Foster H S
Foster H S
2,747 students
- George Ranch H
George Ranch H S
2,337 students
- Briscoe J H
Briscoe J H
2,003 students
- This school 1,194
Lamar J H
1,194 students
What this shows Lamar J H reports 1,194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar J H compares
Lamar 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.5% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,194 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,194
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,664
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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
276
in-school suspensions + 219 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.1%
African American 23.1%
White 12.5%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Lamar J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar Cisd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamar J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulshear H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dean Leaman J H School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briscoe J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,888
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,747
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar J H
How many students attend Lamar J H?
Lamar J H has 1,194 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rosenberg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,246 (2022-23) → 1,240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar J H is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar J H?
68.5% of students at Lamar J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar J H?
The largest demographic group at Lamar J H is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Rosenberg, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar J H?
Lamar J H has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lamar J H rank among public schools in Rosenberg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar J H ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Rosenberg, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rosenberg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lamar Cisd?
Besides Lamar J H, Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students), Dean Leaman J H School (2,888 students), and Foster H S (2,747 students). See the Lamar Cisd district page for the complete list.