- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nixon, TX
Nixon-Smiley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nixon-Smiley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483274005902
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nixon-Smiley Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 280
- students enrolled
Nixon-Smiley Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Nixon-Smiley Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483274005902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Nixon-Smiley Middle held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 483274005902 · Nixon, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 10.4:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixon Smiley El (438 students)
Nixon-Smiley Middle held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nixon-Smiley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nixon Smiley E
Nixon Smiley El
438 students
- Nixon-Smiley H
Nixon-Smiley H S
295 students
- This school
Nixon-Smiley Middle
280 students
- Nixon-Smiley C 2
Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep
2 students
What this shows Nixon-Smiley Middle reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nixon-Smiley Middle compares
Nixon-Smiley 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$16,278
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 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
White 25.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Nixon-Smiley Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nixon-Smiley Cisd reports $16,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nixon-Smiley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon Smiley El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nixon-Smiley H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nixon-Smiley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide elementary 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 (~280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nixon-Smiley Middle
How many students attend Nixon-Smiley Middle?
Nixon-Smiley Middle has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nixon, TX. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nixon-Smiley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nixon-Smiley Middle is 10.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Nixon-Smiley Middle?
78.3% of students at Nixon-Smiley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nixon-Smiley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nixon-Smiley Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in Nixon, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nixon-Smiley Middle?
Nixon-Smiley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Nixon-Smiley Cisd?
Besides Nixon-Smiley Middle, Nixon-Smiley Cisd also operates Nixon Smiley El (438 students), Nixon-Smiley H S (295 students), and Nixon-Smiley Cisd Daep (2 students). See the Nixon-Smiley Cisd district page for the complete list.