- Enrollment
- 2,834
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Royse City, TX
Ouida Baley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ouida Baley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483822006471
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ouida Baley Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Royse City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ouida Baley Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ouida Baley Middle ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Royse City, TX.
School address
District: Royse City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483822006471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+101 students YoY
Ouida Baley Middle grew from 934 students in 2022-23 to 1,035 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 57.7 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+101 students YoY 483822006471 · Royse City, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,224 enr · 21.5:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Royse City H S (2,834 students)
Ouida Baley Middle grew from 934 students in 2022-23 to 1,035 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 57.7 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ouida Baley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royse City H S
Royse City H S
2,834 students
- This school
Ouida Baley Middle
1,224 students
- Bobby Summers 1,066
Bobby Summers Middle
1,066 students
- Miss May Verno 790
Miss May Vernon El
790 students
- Ruth Cherry El 772
Ruth Cherry El
772 students
- W R (Bill) For 762
W R (Bill) Fort El
762 students
What this shows Ouida Baley Middle reports 1,224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ouida Baley Middle compares
Ouida Baley Middle is a growing 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,224 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,224
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,652
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Ouida Baley Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Royse City Isd reports $10,652 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ouida Baley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royse City H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bobby Summers Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miss May Vernon El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Cherry El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W R (Bill) Fort El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ouida Baley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,224 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ouida Baley Middle
How many students attend Ouida Baley Middle?
Ouida Baley Middle has 1,224 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Royse City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 934 (2022-23) → 1,035 (2023-24), up 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ouida Baley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ouida Baley Middle is 21.5:1, which is 46% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ouida Baley Middle?
36.2% of students at Ouida Baley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ouida Baley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ouida Baley Middle is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Royse City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ouida Baley Middle?
Ouida Baley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Ouida Baley Middle rank among public schools in Royse City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ouida Baley Middle ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Royse City, 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 Royse City on the city page.
What other schools are in Royse City Isd?
Besides Ouida Baley Middle, Royse City Isd also operates Royse City H S (2,834 students), Bobby Summers Middle (1,066 students), and Miss May Vernon El (790 students). See the Royse City Isd district page for the complete list.