- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eastland, TX
Eastland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Eastland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481796001564
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastland Middle earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Eastland · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastland Middle has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastland Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eastland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Eastland Middle shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 481796001564 · Eastland, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 9:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 76
Nearest enrollment peer: Siebert El (492 students)
Eastland Middle shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-13.2%). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Eastland Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Siebert El
Siebert El
492 students
- Eastland H S
Eastland H S
280 students
- This school
Eastland Middle
197 students
What this shows Eastland Middle reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastland Middle compares
Eastland 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,422
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Eastland Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eastland Isd reports $11,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastland Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siebert El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastland Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastland Middle
How many students attend Eastland Middle?
Eastland Middle has 197 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eastland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastland Middle is 9:1, which is 39% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% 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 Eastland Middle?
58.8% of students at Eastland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Eastland Middle is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Eastland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastland Middle?
Eastland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (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 Eastland Middle rank among public schools in Eastland?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastland Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eastland, 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 Eastland Isd?
Besides Eastland Middle, Eastland Isd also operates Siebert El (492 students) and Eastland H S (280 students). See the Eastland Isd district page for the complete list.