- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buda, TX
Eric Dahlstrom Middle
Federal NCES profile for Eric Dahlstrom Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480001008836
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eric Dahlstrom Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Buda · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eric Dahlstrom Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eric Dahlstrom Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Buda, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Eric Dahlstrom Middle held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.7 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 480001008836 · Buda, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 15.2:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
Eric Dahlstrom Middle held near 873 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.7 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Eric Dahlstrom Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- This school 804
Eric Dahlstrom Middle
804 students
What this shows Eric Dahlstrom Middle reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eric Dahlstrom Middle compares
Eric Dahlstrom 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 83% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$11,289
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Eric Dahlstrom Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eric Dahlstrom Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eric Dahlstrom Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eric Dahlstrom Middle
How many students attend Eric Dahlstrom Middle?
Eric Dahlstrom Middle has 804 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buda, TX. CCD year-over-year: 902 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eric Dahlstrom Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eric Dahlstrom Middle is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eric Dahlstrom Middle?
10.3% of students at Eric Dahlstrom Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eric Dahlstrom Middle?
The largest demographic group at Eric Dahlstrom Middle is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Buda, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eric Dahlstrom Middle?
Eric Dahlstrom Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Eric Dahlstrom Middle rank among middle schools in Buda?
By Resource Investment Index, Eric Dahlstrom Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Buda, 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 Buda on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Eric Dahlstrom Middle, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), and Lehman H S (2,128 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.