- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Georgetown, TX
Douglas Benold Middle
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Benold Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482060007487
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Benold Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Benold Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Benold Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Georgetown, TX.
School address
District: Georgetown Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482060007487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Douglas Benold Middle held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 482060007487 · Georgetown, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 13.6:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: East View H S (2,206 students)
Douglas Benold Middle held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Douglas Benold Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East View H S
East View H S
2,206 students
- Georgetown H S
Georgetown H S
2,059 students
- Wolf Ranch El 869
Wolf Ranch El
869 students
- George Wagner 837
George Wagner Middle
837 students
- Charles a Forb 803
Charles a Forbes Middle
803 students
- This school 720
Douglas Benold Middle
720 students
What this shows Douglas Benold Middle reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Benold Middle compares
Douglas Benold 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 64% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$11,236
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Douglas Benold Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Georgetown Isd reports $11,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Benold Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East View H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wolf Ranch El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Wagner Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles a Forbes Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Benold Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,059
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Benold Middle
How many students attend Douglas Benold Middle?
Douglas Benold Middle has 720 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Georgetown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Benold Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Benold Middle is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Douglas Benold Middle?
22.3% of students at Douglas Benold Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Benold Middle?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Benold Middle is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Georgetown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Benold Middle?
Douglas Benold Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Douglas Benold Middle rank among middle schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Benold Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Georgetown, 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 Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Georgetown Isd?
Besides Douglas Benold Middle, Georgetown Isd also operates East View H S (2,206 students), Georgetown H S (2,059 students), and Wolf Ranch El (869 students). See the Georgetown Isd district page for the complete list.