Enrollment
1,239
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Katy, TX
Rodger & Ellen Beck J H
Federal NCES profile for Rodger & Ellen Beck J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482517007335
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rodger & Ellen Beck J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #16 of 18
- middle schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rodger & Ellen Beck J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rodger & Ellen Beck J H ranks #16 of 18 middle schools in Katy, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rodger & Ellen Beck J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rodger & Ellen Beck J H
Rodger & Ellen Beck J H is a large middle school in Katy, Texas, enrolling 1,239 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.9% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,239 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 488 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #188.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 620 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students) and Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students) alongside Rodger & Ellen Beck J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rodger & Ellen Beck J H compares
Rodger & Ellen Beck J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,239 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,239
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 620 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Asian 13.7%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Rodger & Ellen Beck J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Katy Isd, which includes Rodger & Ellen Beck J H.
$11,068
Per student
-19%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 35.6%
Federal 10.0%
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.
How Rodger & Ellen Beck J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rodger & Ellen Beck J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,239 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rodger & Ellen Beck J H
How many students attend Rodger & Ellen Beck J H?
Rodger & Ellen Beck J H has 1,239 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Katy, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodger & Ellen Beck J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Rodger & Ellen Beck J H is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rodger & Ellen Beck J H?
27.9% of students at Rodger & Ellen Beck J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rodger & Ellen Beck J H?
The largest demographic group at Rodger & Ellen Beck J H is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rodger & Ellen Beck J H?
Rodger & Ellen Beck J H has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rodger & Ellen Beck J H rank among middle schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Rodger & Ellen Beck J H ranks #16 of 18 middle schools in Katy, 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 Katy on the city page.
Is Rodger & Ellen Beck J H a good school?
Rodger & Ellen Beck J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Rodger & Ellen Beck J H, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.
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