- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Katy, TX
Calvin Nelms Middle
Federal NCES profile for Calvin Nelms Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480012409258Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calvin Nelms Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #13 of 18
- middle schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 160
- students enrolled
Calvin Nelms Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calvin Nelms Middle ranks #13 of 18 middle schools in Katy, TX.
School address
District: Calvin Nelms Charter Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480012409258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Calvin Nelms Middle grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 480012409258 · Katy, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
160 enr · 22.9:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Calvin Nelms H S (183 students)
Calvin Nelms Middle grew from 144 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE held 7.7 → 7.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Calvin Nelms Middle compares
Calvin Nelms Middle 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 56% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,891
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.9%
African American 15.0%
White 11.9%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Calvin Nelms Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Calvin Nelms Charter Schools reports $9,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calvin Nelms Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Nelms H S | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calvin Nelms Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calvin Nelms Middle
How many students attend Calvin Nelms Middle?
Calvin Nelms Middle has 160 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvin Nelms Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Calvin Nelms Middle is 22.9:1, which is 56% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calvin Nelms Middle?
The largest demographic group at Calvin Nelms Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 61.9% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calvin Nelms Middle?
Calvin Nelms Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Calvin Nelms Middle rank among middle schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Calvin Nelms Middle ranks #13 of 18 middle schools in Katy, 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 Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Calvin Nelms Charter Schools?
Besides Calvin Nelms Middle, Calvin Nelms Charter Schools also operates Calvin Nelms H S (183 students). See the Calvin Nelms Charter Schools district page for the complete list.