- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Farley Middle held near 983 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.8 → 69.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 482410012021 · Hutto, TX Other · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 9.5:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hutto H S (2,313 students)
Farley Middle held near 983 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.8 → 69.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Farley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hutto H S
Hutto H S
2,313 students
- Cottonwood Cre 925
Cottonwood Creek El
925 students
- Hutto El 820
Hutto El
820 students
- Hutto Ninth Gr 808
Hutto Ninth Grade Center
808 students
- Benjamin Doc K 806
Benjamin Doc Kerley El
806 students
- This school 674
Farley Middle
674 students
What this shows Farley Middle reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farley Middle compares
Farley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,516
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
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.
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
District finance for Hutto Isd reports $11,516 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~674 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 975 (2022-23) → 983 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.