Enrollment
717
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canutillo, TX
Canutillo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Canutillo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481278000773
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canutillo Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Canutillo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Canutillo Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canutillo Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Canutillo, TX.
School address
District: Canutillo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481278000773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canutillo Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canutillo Middle
Canutillo Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Canutillo, Texas, enrolling 717 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 717 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #394.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 169 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 717 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Canutillo Isd also operates Canutillo H S (1,443 students) and Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School (577 students) alongside Canutillo 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 Canutillo Middle compares
Canutillo 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$12,651
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 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
Hispanic or Latino 93.4%
White 3.8%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Canutillo Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canutillo Isd, which includes Canutillo Middle.
$12,651
Per student
-7%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 36.4%
Federal 21.2%
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 Canutillo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canutillo H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jose J Alderete Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canutillo El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jose H Damian El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canutillo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~717 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Canutillo Middle
How many students attend Canutillo Middle?
Canutillo Middle has 717 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canutillo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canutillo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Canutillo Middle is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canutillo Middle?
51.7% of students at Canutillo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canutillo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Canutillo Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 93.4% of enrollment, in Canutillo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canutillo Middle?
Canutillo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Canutillo Middle rank among public schools in Canutillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Canutillo Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Canutillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Canutillo on the city page.
Is Canutillo Middle a good school?
Canutillo Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less 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 Canutillo Isd?
Besides Canutillo Middle, Canutillo Isd also operates Canutillo H S (1,443 students), Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School (577 students), and Jose J Alderete Middle (570 students). See the Canutillo Isd district page for the complete list.
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