- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cotulla, TX
Frank Newman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Frank Newman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481540006383
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank Newman Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cotulla · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank Newman Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Newman Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cotulla, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Frank Newman Middle shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 481540006383 · Cotulla, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 12.3:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramirez-Burks El (468 students)
Frank Newman Middle shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Frank Newman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramirez-Burks
Ramirez-Burks El
468 students
- Cotulla H S
Cotulla H S
356 students
- This school
Frank Newman Middle
259 students
- Encinal El 74
Encinal El
74 students
What this shows Frank Newman Middle reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank Newman Middle compares
Frank Newman 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$21,168
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.6%
White 5.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.3, Frank Newman Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cotulla Isd reports $21,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank Newman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramirez-Burks El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cotulla H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Encinal El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank Newman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank Newman Middle
How many students attend Frank Newman Middle?
Frank Newman Middle has 259 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cotulla, TX. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank Newman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank Newman Middle is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Frank Newman Middle?
79.9% of students at Frank Newman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank Newman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Frank Newman Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 94.6% of enrollment, in Cotulla, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank Newman Middle?
Frank Newman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Frank Newman Middle rank among public schools in Cotulla?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank Newman Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cotulla, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cotulla Isd?
Besides Frank Newman Middle, Cotulla Isd also operates Ramirez-Burks El (468 students), Cotulla H S (356 students), and Encinal El (74 students). See the Cotulla Isd district page for the complete list.