Enrollment
853
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Needville, TX
Needville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Needville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483231005780
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Needville Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Needville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Needville Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Needville Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Needville, TX.
School address
District: Needville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483231005780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Needville Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Needville Middle
Needville Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Needville, Texas, enrolling 853 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 853 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,033 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #109, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Needville Isd also operates Needville El (1,121 students) and Needville H S (1,111 students) alongside Needville 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 Needville Middle compares
Needville 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 853 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
853
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,280
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 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 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Needville Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Needville Isd, which includes Needville Middle.
$11,280
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 51.1%
Federal 7.8%
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 Needville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needville El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Needville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Needville J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Needville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~853 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Needville Middle
How many students attend Needville Middle?
Needville Middle has 853 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Needville, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Needville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Needville Middle is 16.4:1, which is 12% 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 Needville Middle?
41.1% of students at Needville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Needville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Needville Middle is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Needville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Needville Middle?
Needville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Needville Middle rank among public schools in Needville?
By Resource Investment Index, Needville Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Needville, 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 Needville on the city page.
Is Needville Middle a good school?
Needville Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. 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 Needville Isd?
Besides Needville Middle, Needville Isd also operates Needville El (1,121 students), Needville H S (1,111 students), and Needville J H (565 students). See the Needville Isd district page for the complete list.
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