- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Longview, TX
Pine Tree Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pine Tree Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483498006027
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Tree Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Tree Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Tree Middle ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Longview, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Pine Tree Middle held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 483498006027 · Longview, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 14.6:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Tree H S (1,257 students)
Pine Tree Middle held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pine Tree Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Tree H S
Pine Tree H S
1,257 students
- Pine Tree J H
Pine Tree J H
683 students
- Parkway El
Parkway El
674 students
- This school
Pine Tree Middle
671 students
- Birch El
Birch El
656 students
- Pine Tree Pri 498
Pine Tree Pri
498 students
What this shows Pine Tree Middle reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pine Tree Middle compares
Pine Tree Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,526
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 671 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.5%
White 31.4%
African American 22.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Pine Tree Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pine Tree Isd reports $11,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pine Tree Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Tree J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birch El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Tree Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pine Tree Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pine Tree Middle
How many students attend Pine Tree Middle?
Pine Tree Middle has 671 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Longview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Tree Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Tree Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Pine Tree Middle?
66.5% of students at Pine Tree Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Tree Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pine Tree Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 36.5% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Tree Middle?
Pine Tree Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Pine Tree Middle rank among elementary schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Tree Middle ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Longview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Pine Tree Isd?
Besides Pine Tree Middle, Pine Tree Isd also operates Pine Tree H S (1,257 students), Pine Tree J H (683 students), and Parkway El (674 students). See the Pine Tree Isd district page for the complete list.