Enrollment
171
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Abernathy, TX
Abernathy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Abernathy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480741000009
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abernathy Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Abernathy · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Abernathy Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abernathy Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Abernathy, TX.
School address
District: Abernathy Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480741000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abernathy Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abernathy Middle
Abernathy Middle is a small middle school in Abernathy, Texas, enrolling 171 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 171 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 408 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #207.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (47%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 171 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Abernathy Isd also operates Abernathy El (400 students) and Abernathy H S (237 students) alongside Abernathy 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 Abernathy Middle compares
Abernathy 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$12,696
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 48.5%
White 46.8%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Abernathy Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Abernathy Isd, which includes Abernathy Middle.
$12,696
Per student
-7%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 36.9%
Federal 13.5%
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 Abernathy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abernathy El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abernathy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abernathy Daep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Abernathy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Abernathy Middle
How many students attend Abernathy Middle?
Abernathy Middle has 171 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Abernathy, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abernathy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Abernathy Middle is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abernathy Middle?
47.2% of students at Abernathy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abernathy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Abernathy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Abernathy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abernathy Middle?
Abernathy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Abernathy Middle rank among public schools in Abernathy?
By Resource Investment Index, Abernathy Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Abernathy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Abernathy on the city page.
Is Abernathy Middle a good school?
Abernathy Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of 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 Abernathy Isd?
Besides Abernathy Middle, Abernathy Isd also operates Abernathy El (400 students), Abernathy H S (237 students), and Abernathy Daep (1 students). See the Abernathy Isd district page for the complete list.
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