- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pasadena, TX
Nelda Sullivan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nelda Sullivan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483432012706
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nelda Sullivan Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nelda Sullivan Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nelda Sullivan Middle ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Pasadena, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Nelda Sullivan Middle shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 483432012706 · Pasadena, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 10.6:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
Nelda Sullivan Middle shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nelda Sullivan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobie H S
Dobie H S
3,692 students
- Pasadena Memor
Pasadena Memorial H S
3,177 students
- Sam Rayburn H
Sam Rayburn H S
2,627 students
- Pasadena H S
Pasadena H S
2,217 students
- South Houston
South Houston H S
2,185 students
- This school 479
Nelda Sullivan Middle
479 students
What this shows Nelda Sullivan Middle reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nelda Sullivan Middle compares
Nelda Sullivan Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$13,787
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 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.6%
White 2.9%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Nelda Sullivan Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Isd reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nelda Sullivan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nelda Sullivan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nelda Sullivan Middle
How many students attend Nelda Sullivan Middle?
Nelda Sullivan Middle has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pasadena, TX. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelda Sullivan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelda Sullivan Middle is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nelda Sullivan Middle?
84.8% of students at Nelda Sullivan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nelda Sullivan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nelda Sullivan Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment, in Pasadena, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nelda Sullivan Middle?
Nelda Sullivan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Nelda Sullivan Middle rank among elementary schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Nelda Sullivan Middle ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Pasadena, 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 Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Isd?
Besides Nelda Sullivan Middle, Pasadena Isd also operates Dobie H S (3,692 students), Pasadena Memorial H S (3,177 students), and Sam Rayburn H S (2,627 students). See the Pasadena Isd district page for the complete list.