- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Ed Willkie Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ed Willkie Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481770012120
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ed Willkie Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ed Willkie Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ed Willkie Middle ranks #11 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481770012120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Ed Willkie Middle held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 481770012120 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 16.8:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Boswell H S (2,445 students)
Ed Willkie Middle held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ed Willkie Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boswell H S
Boswell H S
2,445 students
- Chisholm Trail
Chisholm Trail H S
2,258 students
- Saginaw H S
Saginaw H S
2,013 students
- Wayside Middle
Wayside Middle
1,119 students
- Creekview Midd 962
Creekview Middle
962 students
- This school 775
Ed Willkie Middle
775 students
What this shows Ed Willkie Middle reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ed Willkie Middle compares
Ed Willkie 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$10,593
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
White 31.2%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Ed Willkie Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd reports $10,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ed Willkie Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saginaw H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wayside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ed Willkie Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ed Willkie Middle
How many students attend Ed Willkie Middle?
Ed Willkie Middle has 775 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ed Willkie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ed Willkie Middle is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ed Willkie Middle?
38.6% of students at Ed Willkie Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ed Willkie Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ed Willkie Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ed Willkie Middle?
Ed Willkie Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Ed Willkie Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Ed Willkie Middle ranks #11 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd?
Besides Ed Willkie Middle, Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Boswell H S (2,445 students), Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students), and Saginaw H S (2,013 students). See the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd district page for the complete list.