- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eldorado, TX
Eldorado Middle
Federal NCES profile for Eldorado Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483951006325
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eldorado Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Eldorado · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eldorado Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eldorado Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eldorado, TX.
School address
District: Schleicher Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483951006325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Eldorado Middle shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 483951006325 · Eldorado, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 9.5:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Eldorado H S (146 students)
Eldorado Middle shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Eldorado Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eldorado H S
Eldorado H S
146 students
- Eldorado El
Eldorado El
144 students
- This school
Eldorado Middle
124 students
What this shows Eldorado Middle reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eldorado Middle compares
Eldorado 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
White 25.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Eldorado Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schleicher Isd reports $15,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eldorado Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eldorado El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eldorado Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eldorado Middle
How many students attend Eldorado Middle?
Eldorado Middle has 124 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eldorado, TX. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldorado Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eldorado Middle is 9.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Eldorado Middle?
49.6% of students at Eldorado Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eldorado Middle?
The largest demographic group at Eldorado Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Eldorado, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eldorado Middle?
Eldorado Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Eldorado Middle rank among public schools in Eldorado?
By Resource Investment Index, Eldorado Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eldorado, 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 Schleicher Isd?
Besides Eldorado Middle, Schleicher Isd also operates Eldorado H S (146 students) and Eldorado El (144 students). See the Schleicher Isd district page for the complete list.