- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Idalou, TX
Idalou Middle
Federal NCES profile for Idalou Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482412002689
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Idalou Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Idalou · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Idalou Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Idalou Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Idalou, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Idalou Middle held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 482412002689 · Idalou, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 12.4:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Idalou El (412 students)
Idalou Middle held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Idalou Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Idalou El
Idalou El
412 students
- Idalou H S
Idalou H S
297 students
- This school
Idalou Middle
286 students
What this shows Idalou Middle reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Idalou Middle compares
Idalou 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,105
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 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Idalou Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Idalou Isd reports $12,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Idalou Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idalou El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idalou H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Idalou Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Idalou Middle
How many students attend Idalou Middle?
Idalou Middle has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Idalou, TX. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idalou Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Idalou Middle is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Idalou Middle?
28.0% of students at Idalou Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Idalou Middle?
The largest demographic group at Idalou Middle is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Idalou, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Idalou Middle?
Idalou Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Idalou Middle rank among public schools in Idalou?
By Resource Investment Index, Idalou Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Idalou, 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 Idalou Isd?
Besides Idalou Middle, Idalou Isd also operates Idalou El (412 students) and Idalou H S (297 students). See the Idalou Isd district page for the complete list.