- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Comfort, TX
Comfort Middle
Federal NCES profile for Comfort Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481479004860
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Comfort Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Comfort · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Comfort Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Comfort Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Comfort, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Comfort Middle grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 481479004860 · Comfort, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 11:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Comfort El (472 students)
Comfort Middle grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Comfort Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Comfort El
Comfort El
472 students
- Comfort H S
Comfort H S
369 students
- This school
Comfort Middle
231 students
What this shows Comfort Middle reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Comfort Middle compares
Comfort 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
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
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$13,811
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 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
White 42.0%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Comfort Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comfort Isd reports $13,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Comfort Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comfort H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Comfort Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Comfort Middle
How many students attend Comfort Middle?
Comfort Middle has 231 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Comfort, TX. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comfort Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Comfort Middle is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 Comfort Middle?
50.2% of students at Comfort Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Comfort Middle?
The largest demographic group at Comfort Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in Comfort, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Comfort Middle?
Comfort Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Comfort Middle rank among public schools in Comfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Comfort Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Comfort, 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 Comfort Isd?
Besides Comfort Middle, Comfort Isd also operates Comfort El (472 students) and Comfort H S (369 students). See the Comfort Isd district page for the complete list.