- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lantana, TX
Harpool Middle
Federal NCES profile for Harpool Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481674011881
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harpool Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lantana · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harpool Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harpool Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lantana, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Harpool Middle shrank from 820 students in 2022-23 to 778 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 60.2 → 60.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 481674011881 · Lantana, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
860 enr · 14.3:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Harpool Middle shrank from 820 students in 2022-23 to 778 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 60.2 → 60.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harpool Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- This school 860
Harpool Middle
860 students
What this shows Harpool Middle reports 860 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harpool Middle compares
Harpool Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 80% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 860 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
860
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,484
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
African American 7.0%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Harpool Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harpool Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harpool Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~860 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harpool Middle
How many students attend Harpool Middle?
Harpool Middle has 860 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lantana, TX. CCD year-over-year: 820 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harpool Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Harpool Middle is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harpool Middle?
12.4% of students at Harpool Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harpool Middle?
The largest demographic group at Harpool Middle is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Lantana, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harpool Middle?
Harpool Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Harpool Middle rank among public schools in Lantana?
By Resource Investment Index, Harpool Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lantana, 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 Denton Isd?
Besides Harpool Middle, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.