- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manvel, TX
Rodeo Palms J H
Federal NCES profile for Rodeo Palms J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480809000137
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rodeo Palms J H earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Manvel · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rodeo Palms J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rodeo Palms J H ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Manvel, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Rodeo Palms J H held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.9 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 480809000137 · Manvel, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 15:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Rodeo Palms J H held near 797 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.9 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rodeo Palms J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- This school 842
Rodeo Palms J H
842 students
What this shows Rodeo Palms J H reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rodeo Palms J H compares
Rodeo Palms J H 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,984
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
191
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
African American 39.9%
White 8.2%
Asian 7.8%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Rodeo Palms J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rodeo Palms J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rodeo Palms J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~842 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rodeo Palms J H
How many students attend Rodeo Palms J H?
Rodeo Palms J H has 842 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manvel, TX. CCD year-over-year: 816 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodeo Palms J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Rodeo Palms J H is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rodeo Palms J H?
51.6% of students at Rodeo Palms J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rodeo Palms J H?
The largest demographic group at Rodeo Palms J H is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Manvel, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rodeo Palms J H?
Rodeo Palms J H 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 Rodeo Palms J H rank among middle schools in Manvel?
By Resource Investment Index, Rodeo Palms J H ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Manvel, 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 Manvel on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Rodeo Palms J H, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.