- Enrollment
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pearland, TX
Leon H Sablatura Middle
Federal NCES profile for Leon H Sablatura Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483444007532
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leon H Sablatura Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Leon H Sablatura Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leon H Sablatura Middle ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Leon H Sablatura Middle held near 923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 49.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 483444007532 · Pearland, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
878 enr · 18.3:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearland H S (3,412 students)
Leon H Sablatura Middle held near 923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 49.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Leon H Sablatura Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearland H S
Pearland H S
3,412 students
- Glenda Dawson
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
- This school 878
Leon H Sablatura Middle
878 students
- Berry Miller J 827
Berry Miller J H
827 students
What this shows Leon H Sablatura Middle reports 878 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leon H Sablatura Middle compares
Leon H Sablatura 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 878 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
878
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
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
11.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.4%
White 22.4%
Asian 21.2%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Leon H Sablatura Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Leon H Sablatura Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenda Dawson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Turner College and Career H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearland J H West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Miller J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leon H Sablatura Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~878 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leon H Sablatura Middle
How many students attend Leon H Sablatura Middle?
Leon H Sablatura Middle has 878 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 928 (2022-23) → 923 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leon H Sablatura Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leon H Sablatura Middle is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leon H Sablatura Middle?
33.6% of students at Leon H Sablatura Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leon H Sablatura Middle?
The largest demographic group at Leon H Sablatura Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leon H Sablatura Middle?
Leon H Sablatura Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Leon H Sablatura Middle rank among elementary schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Leon H Sablatura Middle ranks #4 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Pearland on the city page.
What other schools are in Pearland Isd?
Besides Leon H Sablatura Middle, Pearland Isd also operates Pearland H S (3,412 students), Glenda Dawson H S (2,569 students), and Robert Turner College and Career H S (1,128 students). See the Pearland Isd district page for the complete list.