- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kountze, TX
Kountze Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kountze Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482592002921
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kountze Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kountze · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kountze Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kountze Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kountze, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Kountze Middle held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 482592002921 · Kountze, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 12.1:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Kountze El (336 students)
Kountze Middle held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kountze Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kountze El
Kountze El
336 students
- Kountze H S
Kountze H S
328 students
- Kountze Int
Kountze Int
257 students
- This school
Kountze Middle
230 students
- Hardin Co Alte 1
Hardin Co Alter Ed
1 students
What this shows Kountze Middle reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kountze Middle compares
Kountze 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$14,941
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
African American 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Kountze Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kountze Isd reports $14,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kountze Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kountze El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kountze H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kountze Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardin Co Alter Ed | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kountze Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- 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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kountze Middle
How many students attend Kountze Middle?
Kountze Middle has 230 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kountze, TX. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kountze Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kountze Middle is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Kountze Middle?
60.6% of students at Kountze Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kountze Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kountze Middle is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Kountze, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kountze Middle?
Kountze Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Kountze Middle rank among public schools in Kountze?
By Resource Investment Index, Kountze Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kountze, 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 Kountze on the city page.
What other schools are in Kountze Isd?
Besides Kountze Middle, Kountze Isd also operates Kountze El (336 students), Kountze H S (328 students), and Kountze Int (257 students). See the Kountze Isd district page for the complete list.