- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ennis, TX
Alamo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Alamo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481854014221
👥 S:T ratio 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alamo Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Ennis · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alamo Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alamo Middle ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Ennis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Alamo Middle grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 481854014221 · Ennis, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 15.8:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ennis H S (1,887 students)
Alamo Middle grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Alamo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ennis H S
Ennis H S
1,887 students
- Ennis J H
Ennis J H
908 students
- Jack Lummus In 515
Jack Lummus Int
515 students
- Bowie El 506
Bowie El
506 students
- David S Crocke 479
David S Crockett Early Childhood Center
479 students
- This school 457
Alamo Middle
457 students
What this shows Alamo Middle reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alamo Middle compares
Alamo Middle is a growing 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,329
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Alamo Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Ennis Isd reports $11,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alamo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ennis J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack Lummus Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David S Crockett Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alamo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- 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 (~457 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamo Middle is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Ennis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alamo Middle?
Alamo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alamo Middle rank among public schools in Ennis?
By Resource Investment Index, Alamo Middle ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Ennis, 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 Ennis on the city page.
What other schools are in Ennis Isd?
Besides Alamo Middle, Ennis Isd also operates Ennis H S (1,887 students), Ennis J H (908 students), and Jack Lummus Int (515 students). See the Ennis Isd district page for the complete list.