Enrollment
1,233
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 482391013302
Autumn Ridge Middle — Humble, TX
Federal NCES profile for Autumn Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 35
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
District: Humble Isd · Texas
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)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Autumn Ridge Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Autumn Ridge Middle reports 1,233 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 64.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 57.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% below the Texas average and 12% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Humble Isd spends $15,281 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.5% from local sources (property taxes), 41.7% from the state, and 14.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), 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 Autumn Ridge 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,233 | top 93% | — | — |
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
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 7% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,281
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 1,233 Top 93% in Texas — larger than 7% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 64.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 57.8% -7% vs state
NCES ID 482391013302
Student demographics
African American 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
White 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.8% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Humble Isd, which includes Autumn Ridge Middle.
$15,281
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 41.7%
Federal 14.8%
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
- 3,972
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 3,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,960
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,877
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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Timberwood Middle
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Frequently asked questions about Autumn Ridge Middle
How many students attend Autumn Ridge Middle?
Autumn Ridge Middle has 1,233 students enrolled. It is a middle school in HUMBLE, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Autumn Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Autumn Ridge Middle is 16.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Autumn Ridge Middle?
57.8% of students at Autumn Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Autumn Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Autumn Ridge Middle is African American at 53.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in HUMBLE, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Autumn Ridge Middle?
Autumn Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) 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.