- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Abilene, TX
Craig Middle
Federal NCES profile for Craig Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480744011347
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Craig Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Craig Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Craig Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Craig Middle held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.1 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 480744011347 · Abilene, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 12.6:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene H S (1,798 students)
Craig Middle held near 757 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.1 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Craig Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene H S
Abilene H S
1,798 students
- Cooper H S
Cooper H S
1,570 students
- Mann Middle
Mann Middle
776 students
- This school
Craig Middle
771 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
770 students
- Austin El
Austin El
729 students
What this shows Craig Middle reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Craig Middle compares
Craig 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.0%
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
$11,604
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
267
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
White 31.1%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Craig Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abilene Isd reports $11,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Craig Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Craig Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about Craig Middle
How many students attend Craig Middle?
Craig Middle has 771 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craig Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Craig Middle is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Craig Middle?
72.7% of students at Craig Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Craig Middle?
The largest demographic group at Craig Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Craig Middle?
Craig Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Craig Middle rank among middle schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Craig Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Abilene, 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 Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene Isd?
Besides Craig Middle, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.