- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Rick Schneider Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rick Schneider Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483432010784
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rick Schneider Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #13 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rick Schneider Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rick Schneider Middle ranks #13 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Rick Schneider Middle shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.2 → 52.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 483432010784 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 9.4:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
Rick Schneider Middle shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 517 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 53.2 → 52.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rick Schneider Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobie H S
Dobie H S
3,692 students
- Pasadena Memor
Pasadena Memorial H S
3,177 students
- Sam Rayburn H
Sam Rayburn H S
2,627 students
- Pasadena H S
Pasadena H S
2,217 students
- South Houston
South Houston H S
2,185 students
- This school 500
Rick Schneider Middle
500 students
What this shows Rick Schneider Middle reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rick Schneider Middle compares
Rick Schneider Middle is a shrinking 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$13,787
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.6%
African American 10.0%
White 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Rick Schneider Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Isd reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rick Schneider Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rick Schneider Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rick Schneider Middle
How many students attend Rick Schneider Middle?
Rick Schneider Middle has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rick Schneider Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rick Schneider Middle is 9.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% 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 Rick Schneider Middle?
85.2% of students at Rick Schneider Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rick Schneider Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rick Schneider Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 86.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rick Schneider Middle?
Rick Schneider Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Rick Schneider Middle rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Rick Schneider Middle ranks #13 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, 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 Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Isd?
Besides Rick Schneider Middle, Pasadena Isd also operates Dobie H S (3,692 students), Pasadena Memorial H S (3,177 students), and Sam Rayburn H S (2,627 students). See the Pasadena Isd district page for the complete list.