- Enrollment
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carrollton, TX
Arbor Creek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Arbor Creek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482730016940
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arbor Creek Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Arbor Creek Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arbor Creek Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Carrollton, TX.
School address
District: Lewisville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482730016940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Arbor Creek Middle held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.1 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 482730016940 · Carrollton, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
940 enr · 16.2:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewisville H S (4,001 students)
Arbor Creek Middle held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.1 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Arbor Creek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewisville H S
Lewisville H S
4,001 students
- Hebron H S
Hebron H S
3,668 students
- Flower Mound H
Flower Mound H S
3,426 students
- Marcus H S
Marcus H S
2,998 students
- The Colony H S
The Colony H S
1,803 students
- This school 940
Arbor Creek Middle
940 students
What this shows Arbor Creek Middle reports 940 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arbor Creek Middle compares
Arbor Creek Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 68% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,299
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Asian 17.9%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Arbor Creek Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewisville Isd reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arbor Creek Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hebron H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flower Mound H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marcus H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Colony H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arbor Creek Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,668
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 3,426
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,998
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~940 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arbor Creek Middle
How many students attend Arbor Creek Middle?
Arbor Creek Middle has 940 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carrollton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 887 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbor Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Arbor Creek Middle is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arbor Creek Middle?
20.0% of students at Arbor Creek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arbor Creek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Arbor Creek Middle is White at 37.2% of enrollment, in Carrollton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arbor Creek Middle?
Arbor Creek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Arbor Creek Middle rank among middle schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Arbor Creek Middle ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Carrollton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Carrollton on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewisville Isd?
Besides Arbor Creek Middle, Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students), Hebron H S (3,668 students), and Flower Mound H S (3,426 students). See the Lewisville Isd district page for the complete list.