- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harker Heights, TX
Nolan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nolan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482566013626
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nolan Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Harker Heights · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nolan Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nolan Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Harker Heights, TX.
School address
District: Killeen Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482566013626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Nolan Middle held near 1,156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.2 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 482566013626 · Harker Heights, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,068 enr · 16.2:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Nolan Middle held near 1,156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.2 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nolan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harker Heights
Harker Heights H S
2,192 students
- Robert M Shoem
Robert M Shoemaker H S
2,165 students
- Killeen H S
Killeen H S
2,083 students
- Chaparral H S
Chaparral H S
2,031 students
- C E Ellison H
C E Ellison H S
1,761 students
- This school
Nolan Middle
1,068 students
What this shows Nolan Middle reports 1,068 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nolan Middle compares
Nolan 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,068
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$11,818
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
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 24.9%
African American 24.1%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Nolan Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Killeen Isd reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nolan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nolan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,165
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,068 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nolan Middle
How many students attend Nolan Middle?
Nolan Middle has 1,068 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harker Heights, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,178 (2022-23) → 1,156 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nolan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nolan Middle is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nolan Middle?
40.8% of students at Nolan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nolan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nolan Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment, in Harker Heights, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nolan Middle?
Nolan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Nolan Middle rank among middle schools in Harker Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Nolan Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Harker Heights, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Harker Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Killeen Isd?
Besides Nolan Middle, Killeen Isd also operates Harker Heights H S (2,192 students), Robert M Shoemaker H S (2,165 students), and Killeen H S (2,083 students). See the Killeen Isd district page for the complete list.