- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Abernathy Middle shrank from 180 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 480741000009 · Abernathy, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 11.4:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Abernathy El (400 students)
Abernathy Middle shrank from 180 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Abernathy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abernathy El
Abernathy El
400 students
- Abernathy H S
Abernathy H S
237 students
- This school
Abernathy Middle
171 students
- Abernathy Daep 1
Abernathy Daep
1 students
What this shows Abernathy Middle reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abernathy Middle compares
Abernathy Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,895
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 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.
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
District finance for Abernathy Isd reports $12,895 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~171 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), down 10.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.