Enrollment
1,001
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kerrville, TX
Peterson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Peterson 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 482559002850
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peterson Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Kerrville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Peterson Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peterson Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Kerrville, TX.
School address
District: Kerrville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482559002850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peterson Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peterson Middle
Peterson Middle is a large middle school in Kerrville, Texas, enrolling 1,001 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,001 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 884 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #633, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kerrville Isd spends $10,211 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Kerrville Isd also operates Tivy H S (1,363 students) and Fred H Tally El (525 students) alongside Peterson Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Peterson Middle compares
Peterson Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 46.1% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,001 | top 11% | - | - |
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.
1,001
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
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
32.8%
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
$10,211
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Peterson Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kerrville Isd, which includes Peterson Middle.
$10,211
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 21.0%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Peterson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tivy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fred H Tally El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniels El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starkey El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peterson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,001 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Peterson Middle
How many students attend Peterson Middle?
Peterson Middle has 1,001 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kerrville, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peterson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Peterson 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 Peterson Middle?
46.1% of students at Peterson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peterson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Peterson Middle is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Kerrville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peterson Middle?
Peterson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peterson Middle rank among public schools in Kerrville?
By Resource Investment Index, Peterson Middle ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Kerrville, 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 Kerrville on the city page.
Is Peterson Middle a good school?
Peterson Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Kerrville Isd?
Besides Peterson Middle, Kerrville Isd also operates Tivy H S (1,363 students), Fred H Tally El (525 students), and Nimitz El (520 students). See the Kerrville Isd district page for the complete list.
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