- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle
Federal NCES profile for Capt Walter E Clarke Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484071003998
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #22 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capt Walter E Clarke Middle ranks #22 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-179 students YoY
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle shrank from 922 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (-19.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-179 students YoY 484071003998 · El Paso, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 11.4:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle shrank from 922 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (-19.4%). Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 670
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle
670 students
What this shows Capt Walter E Clarke Middle reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Capt Walter E Clarke Middle compares
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle is a shrinking 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$11,574
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.2%
White 2.8%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Capt Walter E Clarke Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Capt Walter E Clarke Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capt Walter E Clarke Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Capt Walter E Clarke Middle
How many students attend Capt Walter E Clarke Middle?
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle has 670 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 922 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), down 179.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capt Walter E Clarke Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Capt Walter E Clarke Middle is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capt Walter E Clarke Middle?
72.8% of students at Capt Walter E Clarke Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capt Walter E Clarke Middle?
The largest demographic group at Capt Walter E Clarke Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 94.2% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capt Walter E Clarke Middle?
Capt Walter E Clarke Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Capt Walter E Clarke Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Capt Walter E Clarke Middle ranks #22 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, 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 El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides Capt Walter E Clarke Middle, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.