Enrollment
721
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pearland, TX
Rogers Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rogers Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483444009494
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rogers Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rogers Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Middle ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rogers Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rogers Middle
Rogers Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Pearland, Texas, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.7% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 828 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (27%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Pearland Isd spends $9,871 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Pearland Isd also operates Pearland H S (3,412 students) and Glenda Dawson H S (2,569 students) alongside Rogers Middle.
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 Rogers Middle compares
Rogers Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 65% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,871
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
White 26.5%
African American 22.9%
Asian 16.9%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 27.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.2, Rogers Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pearland Isd, which includes Rogers Middle.
$9,871
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 40.2%
Federal 9.9%
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 Rogers Middle 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Turner College and Career H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearland J H West | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rogers Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rogers Middle
How many students attend Rogers Middle?
Rogers Middle has 721 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pearland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rogers Middle is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rogers Middle?
21.7% of students at Rogers Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rogers Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rogers Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 27.0% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rogers Middle?
Rogers Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Rogers Middle rank among elementary schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Middle ranks #1 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Pearland on the city page.
Is Rogers Middle a good school?
Rogers Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. 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 Pearland Isd?
Besides Rogers Middle, 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.
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