- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midlothian, TX
Longbranch El
Federal NCES profile for Longbranch El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483060007589
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longbranch El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Longbranch El has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longbranch El ranks #2 of 6 schools in Midlothian, TX.
School address
District: Midlothian Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483060007589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Longbranch El held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 483060007589 · Midlothian, TX Other · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 16.3:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Midlothian H S (1,976 students)
Longbranch El held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Longbranch El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midlothian H S
Midlothian H S
1,976 students
- Midlothian Her
Midlothian Heritage H S
1,760 students
- Walnut Grove M
Walnut Grove Middle
1,012 students
- Earl & Marthal
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle
989 students
- Frank Seale Mi 726
Frank Seale Middle
726 students
- This school 686
Longbranch El
686 students
What this shows Longbranch El reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Longbranch El compares
Longbranch El 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 75% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,686
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 686 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Longbranch El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Midlothian Isd reports $10,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Longbranch El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midlothian Heritage H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Seale Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longbranch El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~686 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Longbranch El
How many students attend Longbranch El?
Longbranch El has 686 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midlothian, TX. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longbranch El?
The student-teacher ratio at Longbranch El is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Longbranch El?
15.6% of students at Longbranch El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longbranch El?
The largest demographic group at Longbranch El is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Midlothian, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longbranch El?
Longbranch El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Longbranch El rank among schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Longbranch El ranks #2 of 6 schools in Midlothian, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midlothian on the city page.
What other schools are in Midlothian Isd?
Besides Longbranch El, Midlothian Isd also operates Midlothian H S (1,976 students), Midlothian Heritage H S (1,760 students), and Walnut Grove Middle (1,012 students). See the Midlothian Isd district page for the complete list.