Enrollment
197
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harper, TX
Harper Middle
Federal NCES profile for Harper Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482259007007
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harper Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Harper · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harper Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Harper, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harper Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harper Middle
Harper Middle is a small elementary school in Harper, Texas, enrolling 197 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.7% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 197 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 246 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Harper Isd also operates Harper El (223 students) and Harper H S (171 students) alongside Harper 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 Harper Middle compares
Harper 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,575
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 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 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 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Harper Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harper Isd, which includes Harper Middle.
$12,575
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.0%
State 12.0%
Federal 8.0%
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 Harper Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harper H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harper Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar elementary 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 (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harper Middle
How many students attend Harper Middle?
Harper Middle has 197 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harper, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper Middle is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harper Middle?
30.7% of students at Harper Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harper Middle?
The largest demographic group at Harper Middle is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Harper, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harper Middle?
Harper Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Harper Middle rank among public schools in Harper?
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Harper, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harper on the city page.
Is Harper Middle a good school?
Harper Middle earns 63/100 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 Harper Isd?
Besides Harper Middle, Harper Isd also operates Harper El (223 students) and Harper H S (171 students). See the Harper Isd district page for the complete list.
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