- Enrollment
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pearland, TX
Pace Center
Federal NCES profile for Pace Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483444009141
👥 S:T ratio 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pace Center earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pace Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pace Center ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Pace Center grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 483444009141 · Pearland, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 5.3:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 79
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearland H S (3,412 students)
Pace Center grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 106 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pace Center 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
- Leon H Sablatu 878
Leon H Sablatura Middle
878 students
- This school 96
Pace Center
96 students
What this shows Pace Center reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pace Center compares
Pace Center is a growing 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 | 5.3:1 | ▼ 64% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.3:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%
White 28.1%
African American 15.6%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Pace Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Pearland Isd reports $9,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pace Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenda Dawson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Turner College and Career H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearland J H West | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pace Center'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
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high 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 (~96 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pace Center
How many students attend Pace Center?
Pace Center has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pace Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pace Center is 5.3:1, which is 64% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 66% 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 Pace Center?
52.1% of students at Pace Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pace Center?
The largest demographic group at Pace Center is Hispanic or Latino at 52.1% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pace Center?
Pace Center has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pace Center rank among high schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Pace Center ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Pearland Isd?
Besides Pace Center, 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.