- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midland, TX
Greathouse El
Federal NCES profile for Greathouse El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483057005121
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greathouse El earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 29
- schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Greathouse El has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greathouse El ranks #11 of 29 schools in Midland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Greathouse El held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 43.8 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 483057005121 · Midland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
872 enr · 20.3:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy H S (2,735 students)
Greathouse El held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 43.8 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Greathouse El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy H S
Legacy H S
2,735 students
- Midland H S
Midland H S
2,718 students
- Idea Travis Ac
Idea Travis Academy
1,298 students
- Goddard J H
Goddard J H
1,210 students
- Abell J H
Abell J H
1,129 students
- This school 872
Greathouse El
872 students
What this shows Greathouse El reports 872 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greathouse El compares
Greathouse El 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$11,367
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 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
White 41.2%
Asian 5.7%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Greathouse El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Midland Isd reports $11,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greathouse El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greathouse El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~872 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greathouse El
How many students attend Greathouse El?
Greathouse El has 872 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 905 (2022-23) → 897 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greathouse El?
The student-teacher ratio at Greathouse El is 20.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greathouse El?
28.7% of students at Greathouse El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greathouse El?
The largest demographic group at Greathouse El is Hispanic or Latino at 43.0% of enrollment, in Midland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greathouse El?
Greathouse El has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Greathouse El rank among schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Greathouse El ranks #11 of 29 schools in Midland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Isd?
Besides Greathouse El, Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students), Midland H S (2,718 students), and Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students). See the Midland Isd district page for the complete list.