- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle
Federal NCES profile for Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484668005331
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #27 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle ranks #27 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle shrank from 1,166 students in 2022-23 to 1,094 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 77.2 → 72.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 484668005331 · El Paso, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,146 enr · 14.9:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastwood H S (2,295 students)
Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle shrank from 1,166 students in 2022-23 to 1,094 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 77.2 → 72.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastwood H S
Eastwood H S
2,295 students
- Bel Air H S
Bel Air H S
1,866 students
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
1,798 students
- Parkland H S
Parkland H S
1,565 students
- J M Hanks H S
J M Hanks H S
1,364 students
- This school
Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle
1,146 students
What this shows Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle reports 1,146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle compares
Parkland Pre-Engineering 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,146 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,146
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$14,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
233
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.2%
White 4.1%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ysleta Isd reports $14,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Valle H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J M Hanks H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- 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 (~1,146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle
How many students attend Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle?
Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle has 1,146 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,166 (2022-23) → 1,094 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle?
79.0% of students at Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle?
The largest demographic group at Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 90.2% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle?
Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle ranks #27 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, 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 El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Ysleta Isd?
Besides Parkland Pre-Engineering Middle, Ysleta Isd also operates Eastwood H S (2,295 students), Bel Air H S (1,866 students), and Del Valle H S (1,798 students). See the Ysleta Isd district page for the complete list.