- Enrollment
- 1,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elgin, TX
Elgin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elgin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481836001729
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elgin Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elgin Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Elgin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Elgin Middle held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.2 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 481836001729 · Elgin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
839 enr · 18.6:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Elgin H S (1,771 students)
Elgin Middle held near 805 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.2 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Elgin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elgin H S
Elgin H S
1,771 students
- Elgin Int
Elgin Int
863 students
- This school
Elgin Middle
839 students
- Elgin El 673
Elgin El
673 students
- Booker T Washi 638
Booker T Washington El
638 students
- Neidig El 528
Neidig El
528 students
What this shows Elgin Middle reports 839 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elgin Middle compares
Elgin 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$11,080
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.9%
White 10.3%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Elgin Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elgin Isd reports $11,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elgin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elgin Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Booker T Washington El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Neidig El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elgin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- 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 (~839 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elgin Middle
How many students attend Elgin Middle?
Elgin Middle has 839 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elgin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 805 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elgin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elgin Middle is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elgin Middle?
70.9% of students at Elgin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elgin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elgin Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 77.9% of enrollment, in Elgin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elgin Middle?
Elgin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Elgin Middle rank among public schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Elgin, 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 Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Elgin Isd?
Besides Elgin Middle, Elgin Isd also operates Elgin H S (1,771 students), Elgin Int (863 students), and Elgin El (673 students). See the Elgin Isd district page for the complete list.