Enrollment
569
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Krum, TX
Krum Middle
Federal NCES profile for Krum Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482598005760
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Krum Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Krum · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Krum Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Krum Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Krum, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Krum Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Krum Middle
Krum Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Krum, Texas, enrolling 569 students.
At 15:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.6% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Texas average.
With 569 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 888 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #411.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 569 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Krum Isd spends $10,608 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Krum Isd also operates Krum H S (776 students) and Krum Early Education Center (501 students) alongside Krum Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Krum Middle compares
Krum Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$10,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Krum Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Krum Isd, which includes Krum Middle.
$10,608
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 36.2%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Krum Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krum H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Krum Early Education Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dyer El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanche Dodd El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Krum Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Krum Middle
How many students attend Krum Middle?
Krum Middle has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Krum, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Krum Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Krum Middle is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Krum Middle?
29.6% of students at Krum Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Krum Middle?
The largest demographic group at Krum Middle is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Krum, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Krum Middle?
Krum Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Krum Middle rank among public schools in Krum?
By Resource Investment Index, Krum Middle ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Krum, 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 Krum on the city page.
Is Krum Middle a good school?
Krum Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Krum Isd?
Besides Krum Middle, Krum Isd also operates Krum H S (776 students), Krum Early Education Center (501 students), and Dyer El (361 students). See the Krum Isd district page for the complete list.
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