- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waskom, TX
Elysian Fields Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elysian Fields Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481848001735
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elysian Fields Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Waskom · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elysian Fields Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elysian Fields Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Waskom, TX.
School address
District: Elysian Fields Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481848001735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Elysian Fields Middle held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 481848001735 · Waskom, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 8.5:1 · 44.4% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Elysian Fields El (360 students)
Elysian Fields Middle held near 181 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Elysian Fields Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elysian Fields
Elysian Fields El
360 students
- Elysian Fields
Elysian Fields H S
229 students
- This school
Elysian Fields Middle
186 students
What this shows Elysian Fields Middle reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elysian Fields Middle compares
Elysian Fields 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% 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
$14,598
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
African American 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Elysian Fields Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elysian Fields Isd reports $14,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elysian Fields Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elysian Fields El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elysian Fields H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elysian Fields Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elysian Fields Middle
How many students attend Elysian Fields Middle?
Elysian Fields Middle has 186 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waskom, TX. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elysian Fields Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elysian Fields Middle is 8.5:1, which is 42% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% 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 Elysian Fields Middle?
44.4% of students at Elysian Fields Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elysian Fields Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elysian Fields Middle is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Waskom, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elysian Fields Middle?
Elysian Fields Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Elysian Fields Middle rank among public schools in Waskom?
By Resource Investment Index, Elysian Fields Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Waskom, 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 Waskom on the city page.
What other schools are in Elysian Fields Isd?
Besides Elysian Fields Middle, Elysian Fields Isd also operates Elysian Fields El (360 students) and Elysian Fields H S (229 students). See the Elysian Fields Isd district page for the complete list.