- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kenedy, TX
Kenedy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kenedy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482544002834
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenedy Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kenedy · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 79.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kenedy Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenedy Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kenedy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Kenedy Middle held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 482544002834 · Kenedy, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 12.4:1 · 79.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenedy El (384 students)
Kenedy Middle held near 147 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kenedy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenedy El
Kenedy El
384 students
- Kenedy H S
Kenedy H S
219 students
- This school 149
Kenedy Middle
149 students
- Fisd Daep 6
Fisd Daep
6 students
What this shows Kenedy Middle reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenedy Middle compares
Kenedy 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 | 79.6% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 88% | - | - |
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.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
26.8%
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
$17,443
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.3%
White 7.4%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Kenedy Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Kenedy Isd reports $17,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenedy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenedy El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fisd Daep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kenedy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenedy Middle
How many students attend Kenedy Middle?
Kenedy Middle has 149 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kenedy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenedy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenedy 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 Kenedy Middle?
79.6% of students at Kenedy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenedy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kenedy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in Kenedy, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenedy Middle?
Kenedy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Kenedy Middle rank among public schools in Kenedy?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenedy Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kenedy, 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 Kenedy Isd?
Besides Kenedy Middle, Kenedy Isd also operates Kenedy El (384 students), Kenedy H S (219 students), and Fisd Daep (6 students). See the Kenedy Isd district page for the complete list.