- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midland, TX
Fannin El
Federal NCES profile for Fannin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483057003439
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fannin El earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools.
- #28 of 29
- schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fannin El has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fannin El ranks #28 of 29 schools in Midland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Fannin El grew from 603 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 483057003439 · Midland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 18.8:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy H S (2,735 students)
Fannin El grew from 603 students in 2022-23 to 642 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fannin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy H S
Legacy H S
2,735 students
- Midland H S
Midland H S
2,718 students
- Idea Travis Ac
Idea Travis Academy
1,298 students
- Goddard J H
Goddard J H
1,210 students
- Abell J H
Abell J H
1,129 students
- This school 603
Fannin El
603 students
What this shows Fannin El reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fannin El compares
Fannin El 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$11,367
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 603 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
White 33.0%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Fannin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Midland Isd reports $11,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fannin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fannin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fannin El
How many students attend Fannin El?
Fannin El has 603 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 642 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fannin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Fannin El is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fannin El?
40.5% of students at Fannin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fannin El?
The largest demographic group at Fannin El is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Midland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fannin El?
Fannin El has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Fannin El rank among schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fannin El ranks #28 of 29 schools in Midland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Isd?
Besides Fannin El, Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students), Midland H S (2,718 students), and Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students). See the Midland Isd district page for the complete list.