- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midlothian, TX
Mt Peak El
Federal NCES profile for Mt Peak El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483060007590
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Peak El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Peak El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Peak El ranks #4 of 6 schools in Midlothian, TX.
School address
District: Midlothian Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483060007590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Mt Peak El shrank from 637 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 483060007590 · Midlothian, TX Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 14.2:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Midlothian H S (1,976 students)
Mt Peak El shrank from 637 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 40.7 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mt Peak 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 567
Mt Peak El
567 students
What this shows Mt Peak El reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Peak El compares
Mt Peak El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
African American 15.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Mt Peak 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 Mt Peak El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Peak 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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Peak El
How many students attend Mt Peak El?
Mt Peak El has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midlothian, TX. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Peak El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Peak El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Mt Peak El?
24.0% of students at Mt Peak El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Peak El?
The largest demographic group at Mt Peak El is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Midlothian, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Peak El?
Mt Peak El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Mt Peak El rank among schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Peak El ranks #4 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 Mt Peak 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.