Enrollment
674
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 482410012021
Farley Middle — Hutto, TX
Federal NCES profile for Farley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farley Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Farley Middle reports 674 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 71.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 42% below the Texas average and 30% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 173 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hutto Isd spends $17,992 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.0% from local sources (property taxes), 30.1% from the state, and 10.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Farley Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 71% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Texas — lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,992
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.9 FTE
Per 173 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 674 Top 71% in Texas — larger than 29% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 71.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.1% -42% vs state
NCES ID 482410012021
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 26.3%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.9
Students per counselor 173:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.9%
In-school suspensions 208
Out-of-school suspensions 65
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hutto Isd, which includes Farley Middle.
$17,992
Per student
+5%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 30.1%
Federal 10.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
Similar other schools in Hutto
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cottonwood Creek El
Standard public school
925 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Hutto El
Standard public school
820 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Doc Kerley El
Standard public school
806 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Ray El
Standard public school
793 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Howard Norman El
Standard public school
554 students 14:1 students per teacher
Nadine Johnson El
Standard public school
547 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Farley Middle
How many students attend Farley Middle?
Farley Middle has 674 students enrolled. It is a other school in HUTTO, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Farley Middle is 13.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farley Middle?
36.1% of students at Farley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Farley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in HUTTO, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farley Middle?
Farley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.