- Enrollment
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pearland, TX
Sam Jamison Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sam Jamison Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483444005791
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Jamison Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Jamison Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Jamison Middle ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Sam Jamison Middle held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 483444005791 · Pearland, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 15.2:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearland H S (3,412 students)
Sam Jamison Middle held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sam Jamison Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearland H S
Pearland H S
3,412 students
- Glenda Dawson
Glenda Dawson H S
2,569 students
- Robert Turner 1,128
Robert Turner College and Career H S
1,128 students
- Pearland J H W 941
Pearland J H West
941 students
- Leon H Sablatu 878
Leon H Sablatura Middle
878 students
- This school 728
Sam Jamison Middle
728 students
What this shows Sam Jamison Middle reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Jamison Middle compares
Sam Jamison 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,797
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
White 21.7%
African American 18.1%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Sam Jamison Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pearland Isd reports $9,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sam Jamison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenda Dawson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Turner College and Career H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pearland J H West | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Jamison Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~728 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sam Jamison Middle
How many students attend Sam Jamison Middle?
Sam Jamison Middle has 728 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Jamison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Jamison Middle is 15.2:1, which is 3% 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 Sam Jamison Middle?
45.8% of students at Sam Jamison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Jamison Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sam Jamison Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Jamison Middle?
Sam Jamison Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Sam Jamison Middle rank among elementary schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Jamison Middle ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Pearland Isd?
Besides Sam Jamison 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.