- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkhart, TX
Elkhart Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elkhart Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481839007161
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhart Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhart Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Elkhart, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Elkhart Middle grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 481839007161 · Elkhart, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 12.3:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart El (353 students)
Elkhart Middle grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Elkhart Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhart El
Elkhart El
353 students
- Elkhart H S
Elkhart H S
305 students
- This school
Elkhart Middle
283 students
- Elkhart Int
Elkhart Int
246 students
What this shows Elkhart Middle reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhart Middle compares
Elkhart Middle is a growing 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,632
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Elkhart Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhart Isd reports $12,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkhart Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhart H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhart Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhart Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkhart Middle
How many students attend Elkhart Middle?
Elkhart Middle has 283 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkhart, TX. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Middle is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Elkhart Middle?
49.3% of students at Elkhart Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhart Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elkhart Middle is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Elkhart, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhart Middle?
Elkhart Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Elkhart Middle rank among public schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhart Isd?
Besides Elkhart Middle, Elkhart Isd also operates Elkhart El (353 students), Elkhart H S (305 students), and Elkhart Int (246 students). See the Elkhart Isd district page for the complete list.