Enrollment
2,317
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Richardson, TX
Pearce H S
Federal NCES profile for Pearce H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483702004148
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearce H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearce H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearce H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483702004148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
164.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pearce H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pearce H S
Pearce H S is a large high school in Richardson, Texas, enrolling 2,317 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,317 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 56 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students) and Richardson H S (2,669 students) alongside Pearce H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pearce H S compares
Pearce H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,317 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,317
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$11,721
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 56 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
African American 4.4%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Pearce H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richardson Isd, which includes Pearce H S.
$11,721
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 15.3%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pearce H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richardson H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Highlands J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearce H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pearce H S
How many students attend Pearce H S?
Pearce H S has 2,317 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richardson, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearce H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearce H S is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Pearce H S?
33.3% of students at Pearce H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearce H S?
The largest demographic group at Pearce H S is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Richardson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearce H S?
Pearce H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pearce H S rank among high schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearce H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Richardson, 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 Richardson on the city page.
Is Pearce H S a good school?
Pearce H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Pearce H S, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Richardson H S (2,669 students), and Berkner H S (2,350 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.
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