Enrollment
2,317
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 483702004148
Pearce H S — Richardson, TX
Federal NCES profile for Pearce H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
164.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+2% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pearce H S reports 2,317 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 164.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 46% below the Texas average and 36% below the national baseline. The school offers 27 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 290 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Richardson Isd spends $16,946 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 69.7% from local sources (property taxes), 15.3% from the state, and 15.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pearce H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 46% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,317 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
33.3%
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Texas — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,946
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 2,317 Top 98% in Texas — larger than 2% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 164.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.3% -46% vs state
NCES ID 483702004148
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 290:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.8%
In-school suspensions 197
Out-of-school suspensions 86
Expulsions 56
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richardson Isd, which includes Pearce H S.
$16,946
Per student
-1%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,669
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
Similar high schools in Richardson
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Richardson H S
Standard public school
2,669 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Berkner H S
Standard public school
2,350 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Evolution Academy Charter School
Alternative education program
233 students 32.1:1 students per teacher
Winfree Academy Charter School (Richardson)
Alternative education program
147 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 14.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in RICHARDSON, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearce H S?
Pearce H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.