- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plano, TX
Fowler Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fowler Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482001011484
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowler Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 12
- middle schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fowler Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Middle ranks #8 of 12 middle schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Fowler Middle shrank from 1,034 students in 2022-23 to 978 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.8 → 66.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 482001011484 · Plano, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
967 enr · 14.4:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Fowler Middle shrank from 1,034 students in 2022-23 to 978 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 67.8 → 66.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fowler Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school
Fowler Middle
967 students
What this shows Fowler Middle reports 967 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fowler Middle compares
Fowler Middle is a shrinking 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 88% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 967 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
967
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,217
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 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 72.6%
White 13.9%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Fowler Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fowler Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowler Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~967 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fowler Middle
How many students attend Fowler Middle?
Fowler Middle has 967 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,034 (2022-23) → 978 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler Middle is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Fowler Middle?
7.6% of students at Fowler Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowler Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fowler Middle is Asian at 72.6% of enrollment, in Plano, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowler Middle?
Fowler 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 Fowler Middle rank among middle schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Middle ranks #8 of 12 middle schools in Plano, 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 Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Fowler Middle, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.