- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midland, TX
Carver Center
Federal NCES profile for Carver Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483057008987Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver Center has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Center ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Midland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Carver Center held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 483057008987 · Midland, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
605 enr · 20.9:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy H S (2,735 students)
Carver Center held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carver Center 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 605
Carver Center
605 students
What this shows Carver Center reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Center compares
Carver Center 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 78% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Asian 9.9%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Carver Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Midland Isd reports $11,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Center'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 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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Center
How many students attend Carver Center?
Carver Center has 605 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Center is 20.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carver Center?
13.5% of students at Carver Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Center?
The largest demographic group at Carver Center is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Midland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Center?
Carver Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Carver Center rank among elementary schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Center ranks #3 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Isd?
Besides Carver Center, 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.