- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Charles Middle
Federal NCES profile for Charles Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481830001672
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #32 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Middle ranks #32 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Charles Middle shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 481830001672 · El Paso, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 12.4:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
Charles Middle shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Charles Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- This school 372
Charles Middle
372 students
What this shows Charles Middle reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Middle compares
Charles 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.9%
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
$12,931
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 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.1%
African American 6.5%
White 5.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Charles Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Middle
How many students attend Charles Middle?
Charles Middle has 372 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Middle is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Charles Middle?
82.0% of students at Charles Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Middle?
The largest demographic group at Charles Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Middle?
Charles Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Middle ranks #32 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 El Paso Isd?
Besides Charles Middle, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.