- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Peterson Middle shrank from 1,075 students in 2022-23 to 1,016 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 67.8 → 71.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 482559002850 · Kerrville, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,001 enr · 14.9:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tivy H S (1,363 students)
Peterson Middle shrank from 1,075 students in 2022-23 to 1,016 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 67.8 → 71.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Peterson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tivy H S
Tivy H S
1,363 students
- This school
Peterson Middle
1,001 students
- Fred H Tally E 525
Fred H Tally El
525 students
- Nimitz El 520
Nimitz El
520 students
- Daniels El 516
Daniels El
516 students
- Starkey El 434
Starkey El
434 students
What this shows Peterson Middle reports 1,001 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peterson Middle compares
Peterson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,258
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
Counselors2.6 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.
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
District finance for Kerrville Isd reports $10,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,001 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,075 (2022-23) → 1,016 (2023-24), down 59.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.