- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aransas Pass, TX
A C Blunt Middle
Federal NCES profile for A C Blunt Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480858000225
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A C Blunt Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Aransas Pass · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
A C Blunt Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A C Blunt Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Aransas Pass, TX.
School address
District: Aransas Pass Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480858000225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
A C Blunt Middle held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480858000225 · Aransas Pass, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 15.3:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: H T Faulk El (432 students)
A C Blunt Middle held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
A C Blunt Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- H T Faulk El
H T Faulk El
432 students
- Aransas Pass H
Aransas Pass H S
431 students
- This school
A C Blunt Middle
382 students
- Charlie Marsha
Charlie Marshall El
379 students
What this shows A C Blunt Middle reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How A C Blunt Middle compares
A C Blunt 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,926
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.3%
White 28.0%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, A C Blunt Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aransas Pass Isd reports $12,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A C Blunt Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| H T Faulk El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aransas Pass H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlie Marshall El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A C Blunt Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about A C Blunt Middle
How many students attend A C Blunt Middle?
A C Blunt Middle has 382 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aransas Pass, TX. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A C Blunt Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at A C Blunt Middle is 15.3:1, which is 4% 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 A C Blunt Middle?
62.8% of students at A C Blunt Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A C Blunt Middle?
The largest demographic group at A C Blunt Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.3% of enrollment, in Aransas Pass, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A C Blunt Middle?
A C Blunt Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 A C Blunt Middle rank among public schools in Aransas Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, A C Blunt Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Aransas Pass, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Aransas Pass Isd?
Besides A C Blunt Middle, Aransas Pass Isd also operates H T Faulk El (432 students), Aransas Pass H S (431 students), and Charlie Marshall El (379 students). See the Aransas Pass Isd district page for the complete list.