Enrollment
674
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hutto, TX
Farley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Farley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482410012021
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farley Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Hutto · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Farley Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farley Middle ranks #1 of 7 schools in Hutto, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-35% 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
What stands out at Farley Middle
Farley Middle is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hutto, Texas, enrolling 674 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.5:1, Farley Middle is leaner than roughly 92% of Texas schools and 35% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 674 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,090 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #191.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 273 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 674 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hutto Isd also operates Hutto H S (2,313 students) and Cottonwood Creek El (925 students) alongside Farley 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 Farley Middle compares
Farley 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$11,282
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
Counselors3.9 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Farley Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hutto Isd, which includes Farley Middle.
$11,282
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Farley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutto H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Creek El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutto El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutto Ninth Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Doc Kerley El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~674 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
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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 public school in Hutto, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Farley Middle is 9.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 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% of enrollment, in Hutto, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farley Middle?
Farley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Farley Middle rank among schools in Hutto?
By Resource Investment Index, Farley Middle ranks #1 of 7 schools in Hutto, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hutto on the city page.
Is Farley Middle a good school?
Farley Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 Hutto Isd?
Besides Farley Middle, Hutto Isd also operates Hutto H S (2,313 students), Cottonwood Creek El (925 students), and Hutto El (820 students). See the Hutto Isd district page for the complete list.
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