- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hale Center, TX
Carr Middle
Federal NCES profile for Carr Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482205006709
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carr Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hale Center · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carr Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carr Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hale Center, TX.
School address
District: Hale Center Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482205006709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Carr Middle held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 482205006709 · Hale Center, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 10.7:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Akin El (226 students)
Carr Middle held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.9 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carr Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Akin El
Akin El
226 students
- Hale Center H
Hale Center H S
174 students
- This school
Carr Middle
161 students
What this shows Carr Middle reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carr Middle compares
Carr Middle 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$13,193
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 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
White 13.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Carr Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hale Center Isd reports $13,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carr Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akin El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hale Center H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carr Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carr Middle
How many students attend Carr Middle?
Carr Middle has 161 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hale Center, TX. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carr Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carr Middle is 10.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Carr Middle?
57.9% of students at Carr Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carr Middle?
The largest demographic group at Carr Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in Hale Center, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carr Middle?
Carr Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Carr Middle rank among public schools in Hale Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Carr Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hale Center, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hale Center Isd?
Besides Carr Middle, Hale Center Isd also operates Akin El (226 students) and Hale Center H S (174 students). See the Hale Center Isd district page for the complete list.