Enrollment
1,347
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cedar Park, TX
Artie L Henry Middle
Federal NCES profile for Artie L Henry Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482703009439
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Artie L Henry Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Cedar Park · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Artie L Henry Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Artie L Henry Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Cedar Park, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Artie L Henry Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Artie L Henry Middle
Artie L Henry Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Cedar Park, Texas, enrolling 1,347 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.2% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,347 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 356 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #258, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 757 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Leander Isd spends $10,641 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students) and Vandegrift H S (2,437 students) alongside Artie L Henry 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 Artie L Henry Middle compares
Artie L Henry 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 | 19.2% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,347 | top 6% | - | - |
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.
1,347
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
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.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,641
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 757 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
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
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
Asian 20.0%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Artie L Henry Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leander Isd, which includes Artie L Henry Middle.
$10,641
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.1%
State 12.6%
Federal 9.3%
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 Artie L Henry Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Artie L Henry Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Artie L Henry Middle
How many students attend Artie L Henry Middle?
Artie L Henry Middle has 1,347 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cedar Park, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Artie L Henry Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Artie L Henry 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 Artie L Henry Middle?
19.2% of students at Artie L Henry Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Artie L Henry Middle?
The largest demographic group at Artie L Henry Middle is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Cedar Park, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Artie L Henry Middle?
Artie L Henry Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Artie L Henry Middle rank among middle schools in Cedar Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Artie L Henry Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Cedar Park, 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 Cedar Park on the city page.
Is Artie L Henry Middle a good school?
Artie L Henry Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Leander Isd?
Besides Artie L Henry Middle, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.
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