- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nocona, TX
Nocona Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nocona Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483279006459
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nocona Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Nocona · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Nocona Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nocona Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Nocona, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Nocona Middle shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 483279006459 · Nocona, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 9.3:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Nocona El (351 students)
Nocona Middle shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nocona Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nocona El
Nocona El
351 students
- Nocona H S
Nocona H S
258 students
- This school
Nocona Middle
176 students
What this shows Nocona Middle reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nocona Middle compares
Nocona Middle 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,961
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 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Two or More 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Nocona Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nocona Isd reports $14,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nocona Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nocona El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nocona H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nocona Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nocona Middle
How many students attend Nocona Middle?
Nocona Middle has 176 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nocona, TX. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nocona Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nocona Middle is 9.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Nocona Middle?
64.9% of students at Nocona Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nocona Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nocona Middle is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Nocona, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nocona Middle?
Nocona Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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).
How does Nocona Middle rank among public schools in Nocona?
By Resource Investment Index, Nocona Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Nocona, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Nocona Isd?
Besides Nocona Middle, Nocona Isd also operates Nocona El (351 students) and Nocona H S (258 students). See the Nocona Isd district page for the complete list.