- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Early, TX
Early Middle
Federal NCES profile for Early Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481779005700
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Early · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Middle has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Early, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Early Middle shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481779005700 · Early, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 11.5:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Early H S (365 students)
Early Middle shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Early Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Early H S
Early H S
365 students
- Early El
Early El
241 students
- Early Pri
Early Pri
231 students
- This school
Early Middle
230 students
What this shows Early Middle reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Middle compares
Early 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$12,181
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 58 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 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 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Early Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Early Isd reports $12,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Middle
How many students attend Early Middle?
Early Middle has 230 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Early, TX. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Middle is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Early Middle?
38.2% of students at Early Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Middle?
The largest demographic group at Early Middle is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Early, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Middle?
Early Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Early Middle rank among public schools in Early?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Early, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Early on the city page.
What other schools are in Early Isd?
Besides Early Middle, Early Isd also operates Early H S (365 students), Early El (241 students), and Early Pri (231 students). See the Early Isd district page for the complete list.