- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carrollton, TX
Polk Middle
Federal NCES profile for Polk Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481305007564
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polk Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Polk Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polk Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Carrollton, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305007564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Polk Middle held near 949 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.3 → 76.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 481305007564 · Carrollton, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
974 enr · 13:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner H S (2,035 students)
Polk Middle held near 949 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.3 → 76.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Polk Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner H S
Turner H S
2,035 students
- Smith H S
Smith H S
1,971 students
- Creekview H S
Creekview H S
1,686 students
- This school
Polk Middle
974 students
- Blalack Middle
Blalack Middle
931 students
- Ranchview H S
Ranchview H S
899 students
What this shows Polk Middle reports 974 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polk Middle compares
Polk 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 974 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
974
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$13,227
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
African American 17.4%
White 7.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Polk Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd reports $13,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Polk Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blalack Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ranchview H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polk Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 899
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~974 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polk Middle
How many students attend Polk Middle?
Polk Middle has 974 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carrollton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 967 (2022-23) → 949 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Polk Middle is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Polk Middle?
64.5% of students at Polk Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polk Middle?
The largest demographic group at Polk Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Carrollton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polk Middle?
Polk 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 Polk Middle rank among middle schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Polk Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton on the city page.
What other schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides Polk Middle, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students), Smith H S (1,971 students), and Creekview H S (1,686 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.