- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laredo, TX
Elias Herrera Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elias Herrera Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484365013621
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elias Herrera Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 16
- middle schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elias Herrera Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elias Herrera Middle ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Elias Herrera Middle held near 1,055 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 484365013621 · Laredo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,146 enr · 19.1:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: United H S (3,463 students)
Elias Herrera Middle held near 1,055 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.8 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Elias Herrera Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- United H S
United H S
3,463 students
- United South H
United South H S
3,252 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson
3,240 students
- John B Alexand
John B Alexander H S
3,171 students
- This school 1,146
Elias Herrera Middle
1,146 students
- United Middle 999
United Middle
999 students
What this shows Elias Herrera Middle reports 1,146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elias Herrera Middle compares
Elias Herrera 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,146 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,146
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,037
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.6%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Elias Herrera Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for United Isd reports $12,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elias Herrera Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| United H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| United South H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John B Alexander H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| United Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elias Herrera Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,252
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,240
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elias Herrera Middle
How many students attend Elias Herrera Middle?
Elias Herrera Middle has 1,146 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,097 (2022-23) → 1,055 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elias Herrera Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elias Herrera Middle is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elias Herrera Middle?
46.7% of students at Elias Herrera Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elias Herrera Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elias Herrera Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elias Herrera Middle?
Elias Herrera Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Elias Herrera Middle rank among middle schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Elias Herrera Middle ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, 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 Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in United Isd?
Besides Elias Herrera Middle, United Isd also operates United H S (3,463 students), United South H S (3,252 students), and Lyndon B Johnson (3,240 students). See the United Isd district page for the complete list.