- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chico, TX
Chico Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chico 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 481380005971
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chico Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chico Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chico Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chico, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Chico Middle held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.7 → 9.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 481380005971 · Chico, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 12.2:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Chico El (284 students)
Chico Middle held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.7 → 9.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chico Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chico El
Chico El
284 students
- Chico H S
Chico H S
166 students
- This school
Chico Middle
122 students
What this shows Chico Middle reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chico Middle compares
Chico 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$13,863
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Chico Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chico Isd reports $13,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chico Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chico H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chico Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chico Middle
How many students attend Chico Middle?
Chico Middle has 122 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chico, TX. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chico Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chico Middle is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Chico Middle?
50.4% of students at Chico Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chico Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chico Middle is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Chico, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chico Middle?
Chico Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chico Middle rank among public schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Chico Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chico, 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 Chico Isd?
Besides Chico Middle, Chico Isd also operates Chico El (284 students) and Chico H S (166 students). See the Chico Isd district page for the complete list.