- Enrollment
- 2,519
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Little Elm, TX
Jerry R Walker Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jerry R Walker Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482772013831
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jerry R Walker Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Little Elm · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jerry R Walker Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jerry R Walker Middle ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Little Elm, TX.
School address
District: Little Elm Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482772013831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Jerry R Walker Middle held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.8 → 55.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 482772013831 · Little Elm, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
885 enr · 15.5:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Little Elm H S (2,519 students)
Jerry R Walker Middle held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.8 → 55.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jerry R Walker Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Little Elm H S
Little Elm H S
2,519 students
- Oak Point El 998
Oak Point El
998 students
- This school 885
Jerry R Walker Middle
885 students
- Lowell H Strik 881
Lowell H Strike Middle
881 students
- Hackberry El 601
Hackberry El
601 students
- D H Brent El 541
D H Brent El
541 students
What this shows Jerry R Walker Middle reports 885 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jerry R Walker Middle compares
Jerry R Walker 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$11,462
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
White 27.7%
African American 21.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Jerry R Walker Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Elm Isd reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jerry R Walker Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Elm H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Point El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowell H Strike Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hackberry El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D H Brent El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jerry R Walker Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~885 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jerry R Walker Middle
How many students attend Jerry R Walker Middle?
Jerry R Walker Middle has 885 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Little Elm, TX. CCD year-over-year: 932 (2022-23) → 930 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerry R Walker Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerry R Walker Middle is 15.5:1, which is 5% 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 Jerry R Walker Middle?
47.3% of students at Jerry R Walker Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerry R Walker Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jerry R Walker Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 41.0% of enrollment, in Little Elm, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerry R Walker Middle?
Jerry R Walker Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jerry R Walker Middle rank among public schools in Little Elm?
By Resource Investment Index, Jerry R Walker Middle ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Little Elm, 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 Little Elm on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Elm Isd?
Besides Jerry R Walker Middle, Little Elm Isd also operates Little Elm H S (2,519 students), Oak Point El (998 students), and Lowell H Strike Middle (881 students). See the Little Elm Isd district page for the complete list.