- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Harper Middle held near 184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 482259007007 · Harper, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 15.2:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Harper El (223 students)
Harper Middle held near 184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harper Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harper El
Harper El
223 students
- This school
Harper Middle
197 students
- Harper H S
Harper H S
171 students
What this shows Harper Middle reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harper Middle compares
Harper 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,265
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
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.
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
District finance for Harper Isd reports $12,265 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~197 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.