- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Georgetown, TX
Charles a Forbes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Charles a Forbes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482060009099
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles a Forbes Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles a Forbes Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles a Forbes Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Georgetown, TX.
School address
District: Georgetown Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482060009099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Charles a Forbes Middle held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 54.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 482060009099 · Georgetown, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
803 enr · 14.9:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: East View H S (2,206 students)
Charles a Forbes Middle held near 654 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 54.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Charles a Forbes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East View H S
East View H S
2,206 students
- Georgetown H S
Georgetown H S
2,059 students
- Wolf Ranch El 869
Wolf Ranch El
869 students
- George Wagner 837
George Wagner Middle
837 students
- This school 803
Charles a Forbes Middle
803 students
- Williams El 729
Williams El
729 students
What this shows Charles a Forbes Middle reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles a Forbes Middle compares
Charles a Forbes 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$11,236
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
White 39.7%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Charles a Forbes Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown Isd reports $11,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles a Forbes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East View H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wolf Ranch El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Wagner Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles a Forbes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,059
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~803 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles a Forbes Middle
How many students attend Charles a Forbes Middle?
Charles a Forbes Middle has 803 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Georgetown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles a Forbes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles a Forbes Middle is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles a Forbes Middle?
34.6% of students at Charles a Forbes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles a Forbes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Charles a Forbes Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Georgetown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles a Forbes Middle?
Charles a Forbes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Charles a Forbes Middle rank among middle schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles a Forbes Middle ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Georgetown, 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 Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Georgetown Isd?
Besides Charles a Forbes Middle, Georgetown Isd also operates East View H S (2,206 students), Georgetown H S (2,059 students), and Wolf Ranch El (869 students). See the Georgetown Isd district page for the complete list.