- Enrollment
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pearland, TX
Silverlake El
Federal NCES profile for Silverlake El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483444007815
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silverlake El earns 44/100 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.
- #6 of 16
- schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Silverlake El has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silverlake El ranks #6 of 16 schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Silverlake El held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 483444007815 · Pearland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 17.7:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearland H S (3,412 students)
Silverlake El held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Silverlake El 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 691
Silverlake El
691 students
What this shows Silverlake El reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silverlake El compares
Silverlake El 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
17.7:1
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
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 691 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 24.9%
African American 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
White 20.0%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 24.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, Silverlake El 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 Silverlake El 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silverlake El'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 other 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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silverlake El
How many students attend Silverlake El?
Silverlake El has 691 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverlake El?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverlake El is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silverlake El?
26.6% of students at Silverlake El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silverlake El?
The largest demographic group at Silverlake El is Asian at 24.9% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silverlake El?
Silverlake El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Silverlake El rank among schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Silverlake El ranks #6 of 16 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 schools in Pearland on the city page.
What other schools are in Pearland Isd?
Besides Silverlake El, 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.