- Enrollment
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Jackson, TX
Rasco Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rasco Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481119016928
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rasco Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lake Jackson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rasco Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rasco Middle ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Jackson, TX.
School address
District: Brazosport Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481119016928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Rasco Middle held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 481119016928 · Lake Jackson, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 15.3:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Brazoswood H S (2,436 students)
Rasco Middle held near 720 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rasco Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brazoswood H S
Brazoswood H S
2,436 students
- Clute Int
Clute Int
1,002 students
- Brazosport H S 841
Brazosport H S
841 students
- Bess Brannen E 747
Bess Brannen El
747 students
- This school 735
Rasco Middle
735 students
- Lake Jackson I 698
Lake Jackson Int
698 students
What this shows Rasco Middle reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rasco Middle compares
Rasco Middle 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$13,088
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Rasco Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brazosport Isd reports $13,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rasco Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazoswood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clute Int | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brazosport H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bess Brannen El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Jackson Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rasco Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rasco Middle
How many students attend Rasco Middle?
Rasco Middle has 735 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Jackson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rasco Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rasco Middle is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rasco Middle?
52.1% of students at Rasco Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rasco Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rasco Middle is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Lake Jackson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rasco Middle?
Rasco Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Rasco Middle rank among elementary schools in Lake Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Rasco Middle ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Jackson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lake Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Brazosport Isd?
Besides Rasco Middle, Brazosport Isd also operates Brazoswood H S (2,436 students), Clute Int (1,002 students), and Brazosport H S (841 students). See the Brazosport Isd district page for the complete list.