Enrollment
1,263
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Allen, TX
Ereckson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ereckson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480789010488
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ereckson Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Allen · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ereckson Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ereckson Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Allen, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ereckson Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ereckson Middle
Ereckson Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Allen, Texas, enrolling 1,263 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.0% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,263 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 378 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is led by Asian (35%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Allen Isd spends $10,013 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students) and Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students) alongside Ereckson Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ereckson Middle compares
Ereckson Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,263 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,263
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$10,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 35.0%
White 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Ereckson Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allen Isd, which includes Ereckson Middle.
$10,013
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.9%
State 10.5%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ereckson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowery Freshman Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter & Lois Curtis Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lois Lindsey El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr E T Boon El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ereckson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ereckson Middle
How many students attend Ereckson Middle?
Ereckson Middle has 1,263 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Allen, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ereckson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ereckson Middle is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ereckson Middle?
16.0% of students at Ereckson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ereckson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ereckson Middle is Asian at 35.0% of enrollment, in Allen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ereckson Middle?
Ereckson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ereckson Middle rank among middle schools in Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Ereckson Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Allen, 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 Allen on the city page.
Is Ereckson Middle a good school?
Ereckson Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Allen Isd?
Besides Ereckson Middle, Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students), Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students), and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle (1,323 students). See the Allen Isd district page for the complete list.
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