- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leander, TX
Knox Wiley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Knox Wiley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482703011369
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knox Wiley Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Knox Wiley Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Wiley Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Leander, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Knox Wiley Middle held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 58.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 482703011369 · Leander, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
916 enr · 15.5:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Knox Wiley Middle held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 58.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Knox Wiley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school 916
Knox Wiley Middle
916 students
What this shows Knox Wiley Middle reports 916 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knox Wiley Middle compares
Knox Wiley 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 | 16.2% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 916 | top 14% | - | - |
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.
916
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
15.5:1
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
20.1%
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
$10,669
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Asian 18.9%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Knox Wiley Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knox Wiley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knox Wiley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~916 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knox Wiley Middle
How many students attend Knox Wiley Middle?
Knox Wiley Middle has 916 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leander, TX. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Wiley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Wiley 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 Knox Wiley Middle?
16.2% of students at Knox Wiley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knox Wiley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Knox Wiley Middle is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Leander, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox Wiley Middle?
Knox Wiley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Knox Wiley Middle rank among middle schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Wiley Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Leander, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Leander on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Knox Wiley Middle, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.