- Enrollment
- 3,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rhome, TX
Chisholm Trail Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chisholm Trail Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483318007874
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisholm Trail Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Rhome · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisholm Trail Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Trail Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rhome, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+139 students YoY
Chisholm Trail Middle grew from 684 students in 2022-23 to 823 in 2023-24 (+20.3%).
Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+139 students YoY 483318007874 · Rhome, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
878 enr · 19.1:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: V R Eaton H S (3,288 students)
Chisholm Trail Middle grew from 684 students in 2022-23 to 823 in 2023-24 (+20.3%). Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chisholm Trail Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- V R Eaton H S
V R Eaton H S
3,288 students
- Byron Nelson H
Byron Nelson H S
2,969 students
- Northwest H S
Northwest H S
2,672 students
- Gene Pike Midd 1,137
Gene Pike Middle
1,137 students
- Medlin Middle 1,109
Medlin Middle
1,109 students
- This school 878
Chisholm Trail Middle
878 students
What this shows Chisholm Trail Middle reports 878 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisholm Trail Middle compares
Chisholm Trail Middle is a growing 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 878 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
878
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,236
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
African American 10.3%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Chisholm Trail Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Isd reports $10,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chisholm Trail Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| V R Eaton H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byron Nelson H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gene Pike Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medlin Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisholm Trail Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,969
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,672
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~878 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chisholm Trail Middle
How many students attend Chisholm Trail Middle?
Chisholm Trail Middle has 878 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rhome, TX. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 823 (2023-24), up 139.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Trail Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Trail Middle is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chisholm Trail Middle?
45.5% of students at Chisholm Trail Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisholm Trail Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chisholm Trail Middle is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Rhome, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisholm Trail Middle?
Chisholm Trail Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Chisholm Trail Middle rank among public schools in Rhome?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Trail Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Rhome, 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 Northwest Isd?
Besides Chisholm Trail Middle, Northwest Isd also operates V R Eaton H S (3,288 students), Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students), and Northwest H S (2,672 students). See the Northwest Isd district page for the complete list.