- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midland, TX
Barbara Fasken El
Federal NCES profile for Barbara Fasken El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483057013087
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara Fasken El earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #17 of 29
- schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara Fasken El has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Fasken El ranks #17 of 29 schools in Midland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Barbara Fasken El grew from 886 students in 2022-23 to 964 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 483057013087 · Midland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
909 enr · 20.2:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy H S (2,735 students)
Barbara Fasken El grew from 886 students in 2022-23 to 964 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Barbara Fasken El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy H S
Legacy H S
2,735 students
- Midland H S
Midland H S
2,718 students
- Idea Travis Ac
Idea Travis Academy
1,298 students
- Goddard J H
Goddard J H
1,210 students
- Abell J H
Abell J H
1,129 students
- This school 909
Barbara Fasken El
909 students
What this shows Barbara Fasken El reports 909 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbara Fasken El compares
Barbara Fasken El 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,367
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.4%
White 27.5%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Barbara Fasken El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Midland Isd reports $11,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barbara Fasken El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara Fasken El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~909 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Fasken El
How many students attend Barbara Fasken El?
Barbara Fasken El has 909 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 886 (2022-23) → 964 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Fasken El?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Fasken El is 20.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbara Fasken El?
41.8% of students at Barbara Fasken El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara Fasken El?
The largest demographic group at Barbara Fasken El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.4% of enrollment, in Midland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara Fasken El?
Barbara Fasken El has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Barbara Fasken El rank among schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Fasken El ranks #17 of 29 schools in Midland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Isd?
Besides Barbara Fasken El, Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students), Midland H S (2,718 students), and Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students). See the Midland Isd district page for the complete list.