- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garrison, TX
Garrison Middle
Federal NCES profile for Garrison 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 482040007702
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrison Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Garrison · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Garrison Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garrison Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Garrison, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Garrison Middle held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482040007702 · Garrison, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 16.6:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Garrison El (346 students)
Garrison Middle held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Garrison Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garrison El
Garrison El
346 students
- Garrison H S
Garrison H S
221 students
- This school
Garrison Middle
166 students
- Nacogdoches Co 3
Nacogdoches County Daep Coop
3 students
What this shows Garrison Middle reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garrison Middle compares
Garrison 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$11,145
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Garrison Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garrison Isd reports $11,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garrison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrison El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garrison H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nacogdoches County Daep Coop | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Garrison Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garrison Middle
How many students attend Garrison Middle?
Garrison Middle has 166 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garrison, TX. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrison Middle is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garrison Middle?
49.7% of students at Garrison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrison Middle?
The largest demographic group at Garrison Middle is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Garrison, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrison Middle?
Garrison Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garrison Middle rank among public schools in Garrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Garrison Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Garrison, 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 Garrison Isd?
Besides Garrison Middle, Garrison Isd also operates Garrison El (346 students), Garrison H S (221 students), and Nacogdoches County Daep Coop (3 students). See the Garrison Isd district page for the complete list.