Enrollment
469
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beaumont, TX
Hamshire-Fannett Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hamshire-Fannett Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482232002240
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamshire-Fannett Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamshire-Fannett Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamshire-Fannett Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Beaumont, TX.
School address
District: Hamshire-Fannett Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482232002240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamshire-Fannett Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamshire-Fannett Middle
Hamshire-Fannett Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Beaumont, Texas, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 469 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #959, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hamshire-Fannett Isd spends $10,759 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 149 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 469 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hamshire-Fannett Isd also operates Hamshire-Fannett H S (633 students) and Hamshire-Fannett El (628 students) alongside Hamshire-Fannett Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hamshire-Fannett Middle compares
Hamshire-Fannett Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$10,759
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Hamshire-Fannett Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamshire-Fannett Isd, which includes Hamshire-Fannett Middle.
$10,759
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 43.0%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hamshire-Fannett Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamshire-Fannett H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamshire-Fannett El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamshire-Fannett Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamshire-Fannett Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hamshire-Fannett Middle
How many students attend Hamshire-Fannett Middle?
Hamshire-Fannett Middle has 469 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beaumont, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamshire-Fannett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamshire-Fannett Middle is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamshire-Fannett Middle?
44.7% of students at Hamshire-Fannett Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamshire-Fannett Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hamshire-Fannett Middle is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Beaumont, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamshire-Fannett Middle?
Hamshire-Fannett Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hamshire-Fannett Middle rank among middle schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamshire-Fannett Middle ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Beaumont, 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 Beaumont on the city page.
Is Hamshire-Fannett Middle a good school?
Hamshire-Fannett Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hamshire-Fannett Isd?
Besides Hamshire-Fannett Middle, Hamshire-Fannett Isd also operates Hamshire-Fannett H S (633 students), Hamshire-Fannett El (628 students), and Hamshire-Fannett Int (275 students). See the Hamshire-Fannett Isd district page for the complete list.
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