Enrollment
457
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% 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
What stands out at Alamo Middle
Alamo Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ennis, Texas, enrolling 457 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.0% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 457 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,466 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,138, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (29%) (diversity index 62/100).
The surrounding Ennis Isd spends $10,952 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ennis Isd also operates Ennis H S (1,887 students) and Ennis J H (908 students) alongside Alamo 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 Alamo Middle compares
Alamo 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,952
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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ennis Isd, which includes Alamo Middle.
$10,952
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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 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.
Is Alamo Middle a good school?
Alamo Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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