- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · De Leon, TX
Perkins Middle
Federal NCES profile for Perkins Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481644021193
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perkins Middle earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in De Leon · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Perkins Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perkins Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in De Leon, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Perkins Middle shrank from 153 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-16.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 481644021193 · De Leon, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 9.5:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: De Leon El (339 students)
Perkins Middle shrank from 153 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (-16.3%). Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Perkins Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- De Leon El
De Leon El
339 students
- De Leon H S
De Leon H S
182 students
- This school 133
Perkins Middle
133 students
What this shows Perkins Middle reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perkins Middle compares
Perkins 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% 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
10.5%
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
$15,786
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 133 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Perkins Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for De Leon Isd reports $15,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perkins Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Leon El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| De Leon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perkins Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perkins Middle
How many students attend Perkins Middle?
Perkins Middle has 133 students enrolled. It is a middle school in De Leon, TX. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkins Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Perkins Middle is 9.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Perkins Middle?
51.6% of students at Perkins Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perkins Middle?
The largest demographic group at Perkins Middle is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in De Leon, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perkins Middle?
Perkins Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 Perkins Middle rank among public schools in De Leon?
By Resource Investment Index, Perkins Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in De Leon, 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 De Leon Isd?
Besides Perkins Middle, De Leon Isd also operates De Leon El (339 students) and De Leon H S (182 students). See the De Leon Isd district page for the complete list.