- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pearland, TX
Nolan Ryan J H
Federal NCES profile for Nolan Ryan J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480809011504
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nolan Ryan J H earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nolan Ryan J H has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nolan Ryan J H ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Nolan Ryan J H shrank from 850 students in 2022-23 to 795 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 51.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 480809011504 · Pearland, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
777 enr · 16.2:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Nolan Ryan J H shrank from 850 students in 2022-23 to 795 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 48.1 → 51.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nolan Ryan J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- This school 777
Nolan Ryan J H
777 students
What this shows Nolan Ryan J H reports 777 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nolan Ryan J H compares
Nolan Ryan J H 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$10,984
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.2%
Asian 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
White 12.2%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Nolan Ryan J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nolan Ryan J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nolan Ryan J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~777 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nolan Ryan J H
How many students attend Nolan Ryan J H?
Nolan Ryan J H has 777 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 850 (2022-23) → 795 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nolan Ryan J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Nolan Ryan J H is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nolan Ryan J H?
31.8% of students at Nolan Ryan J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nolan Ryan J H?
The largest demographic group at Nolan Ryan J H is African American at 41.2% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nolan Ryan J H?
Nolan Ryan J H 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 Nolan Ryan J H rank among middle schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Nolan Ryan J H ranks #5 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Pearland on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Nolan Ryan J H, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.