Enrollment
457
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 481854014221
Alamo Middle — Ennis, TX
Federal NCES profile for Alamo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 43
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alamo Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Alamo Middle reports 457 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% above the Texas average and 24% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ennis Isd spends $12,694 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.7% from local sources (property taxes), 35.7% from the state, and 16.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alamo Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,694
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 457 Top 44% in Texas — larger than 56% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.0% +3% vs state
NCES ID 481854014221
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%
White 29.3%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ennis Isd, which includes Alamo Middle.
$12,694
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.7%
State 35.7%
Federal 16.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Alamo Middle
How many students attend Alamo Middle?
Alamo Middle has 457 students enrolled. It is a middle school in ENNIS, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamo Middle is 14.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alamo Middle?
64.0% of students at Alamo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alamo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Alamo Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in ENNIS, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alamo Middle?
Alamo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.