- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midland, TX
Barbara Yarbrough El
Federal NCES profile for Barbara Yarbrough El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483057013104
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara Yarbrough El earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 29
- schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara Yarbrough El has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Yarbrough El ranks #9 of 29 schools in Midland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Barbara Yarbrough El held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 483057013104 · Midland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 17.7:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy H S (2,735 students)
Barbara Yarbrough El held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Barbara Yarbrough 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 691
Barbara Yarbrough El
691 students
What this shows Barbara Yarbrough El reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbara Yarbrough El compares
Barbara Yarbrough El 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
White 27.9%
African American 9.8%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Barbara Yarbrough El is more mixed than 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 Yarbrough El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara Yarbrough 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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Yarbrough El
How many students attend Barbara Yarbrough El?
Barbara Yarbrough El has 691 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Yarbrough El?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Yarbrough El is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barbara Yarbrough El?
37.6% of students at Barbara Yarbrough El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara Yarbrough El?
The largest demographic group at Barbara Yarbrough El is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Midland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara Yarbrough El?
Barbara Yarbrough El has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Yarbrough El rank among schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Yarbrough El ranks #9 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 Yarbrough 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.