- Enrollment
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pearland, TX
Pearland J H East
Federal NCES profile for Pearland J H East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483444003864
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearland J H East earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearland J H East has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearland J H East ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Pearland J H East held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 483444003864 · Pearland, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 16.7:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearland H S (3,412 students)
Pearland J H East held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pearland J H East 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 801
Pearland J H East
801 students
What this shows Pearland J H East reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearland J H East compares
Pearland J H East held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
White 39.7%
African American 10.5%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Pearland J H East is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pearland Isd reports $9,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearland J H East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenda Dawson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Turner College and Career H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearland J H West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearland J H East'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 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 (~801 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearland J H East
How many students attend Pearland J H East?
Pearland J H East has 801 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearland J H East?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearland J H East is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearland J H East?
29.8% of students at Pearland J H East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearland J H East?
The largest demographic group at Pearland J H East is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearland J H East?
Pearland J H East has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Pearland J H East rank among middle schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearland J H East ranks #4 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 Pearland Isd?
Besides Pearland J H East, 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.