- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pflugerville, TX
Cele Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cele Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483483012818
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cele Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Pflugerville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cele Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cele Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Pflugerville, TX.
School address
District: Pflugerville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483483012818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Cele Middle held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 483483012818 · Pflugerville, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 15.2:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Hendrickson H S (2,128 students)
Cele Middle held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cele Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hendrickson H
Hendrickson H S
2,128 students
- Weiss H S
Weiss H S
1,985 students
- John B Connall
John B Connally H S
1,974 students
- Pflugerville H
Pflugerville H S
1,794 students
- Kelly Lane Mid
Kelly Lane Middle
910 students
- This school 762
Cele Middle
762 students
What this shows Cele Middle reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cele Middle compares
Cele 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 75% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,528
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
White 32.3%
African American 13.4%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Cele Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pflugerville Isd reports $11,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cele Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrickson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weiss H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John B Connally H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pflugerville H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Lane Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cele Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,794
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cele Middle
How many students attend Cele Middle?
Cele Middle has 762 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pflugerville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cele Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cele Middle is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cele Middle?
15.4% of students at Cele Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cele Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cele Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 34.0% of enrollment, in Pflugerville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cele Middle?
Cele Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Cele Middle rank among middle schools in Pflugerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cele Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Pflugerville, 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 Pflugerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Pflugerville Isd?
Besides Cele Middle, Pflugerville Isd also operates Hendrickson H S (2,128 students), Weiss H S (1,985 students), and John B Connally H S (1,974 students). See the Pflugerville Isd district page for the complete list.