- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Campo, TX
El Campo Middle
Federal NCES profile for El Campo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481828001655
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
El Campo Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in El Campo · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
El Campo Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, El Campo Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in El Campo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
El Campo Middle held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 53.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 481828001655 · El Campo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 14.4:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: El Campo H S (1,002 students)
El Campo Middle held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 53.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
El Campo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Campo H S
El Campo H S
1,002 students
- This school
El Campo Middle
707 students
- Hutchins El
Hutchins El
678 students
- Northside El
Northside El
471 students
- Myatt El
Myatt El
421 students
What this shows El Campo Middle reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How El Campo Middle compares
El Campo 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$13,351
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 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.4%
White 18.4%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, El Campo Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Campo Isd reports $13,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How El Campo Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Campo H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hutchins El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Myatt El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to El Campo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~707 students)
Frequently asked questions about El Campo Middle
How many students attend El Campo Middle?
El Campo Middle has 707 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Campo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at El Campo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at El Campo Middle is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 El Campo Middle?
67.1% of students at El Campo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of El Campo Middle?
The largest demographic group at El Campo Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 75.4% of enrollment, in El Campo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for El Campo Middle?
El Campo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 El Campo Middle rank among public schools in El Campo?
By Resource Investment Index, El Campo Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in El Campo, 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 El Campo on the city page.
What other schools are in El Campo Isd?
Besides El Campo Middle, El Campo Isd also operates El Campo H S (1,002 students), Hutchins El (678 students), and Northside El (471 students). See the El Campo Isd district page for the complete list.