- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Danbury, TX
Danbury Middle
Federal NCES profile for Danbury Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481629005691
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Danbury Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Danbury · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Danbury Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Danbury Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Danbury, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Danbury Middle shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-16.8%).
Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 481629005691 · Danbury, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 14.3:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Danbury El (297 students)
Danbury Middle shrank from 167 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-16.8%). Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Danbury Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Danbury El
Danbury El
297 students
- Danbury H S
Danbury H S
220 students
- This school
Danbury Middle
157 students
- Brazoria Co J 1
Brazoria Co J J a E P
1 students
What this shows Danbury Middle reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Danbury Middle compares
Danbury 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Danbury Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Danbury Isd reports $14,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Danbury Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Danbury H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brazoria Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Danbury Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Danbury Middle
How many students attend Danbury Middle?
Danbury Middle has 157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Danbury, TX. CCD year-over-year: 167 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danbury Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Danbury Middle is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Danbury Middle?
35.3% of students at Danbury Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Danbury Middle?
The largest demographic group at Danbury Middle is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Danbury, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Danbury Middle?
Danbury Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Danbury Middle rank among public schools in Danbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Danbury Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Danbury, 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 Danbury Isd?
Besides Danbury Middle, Danbury Isd also operates Danbury El (297 students), Danbury H S (220 students), and Brazoria Co J J a E P (1 students). See the Danbury Isd district page for the complete list.