- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buda, TX
R C Barton Middle
Federal NCES profile for R C Barton 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 480001006199
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R C Barton Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Buda · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
R C Barton Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R C Barton Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Buda, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
R C Barton Middle held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.9 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 480001006199 · Buda, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
909 enr · 17.2:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
R C Barton Middle held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.9 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
R C Barton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- This school 909
R C Barton Middle
909 students
What this shows R C Barton Middle reports 909 students on the CCD universe file.
How R C Barton Middle compares
R C Barton 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$11,289
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
White 37.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.4%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, R C Barton Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R C Barton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R C Barton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~909 students)
Frequently asked questions about R C Barton Middle
How many students attend R C Barton Middle?
R C Barton Middle has 909 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buda, TX. CCD year-over-year: 816 (2022-23) → 841 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R C Barton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at R C Barton Middle is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R C Barton Middle?
27.0% of students at R C Barton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R C Barton Middle?
The largest demographic group at R C Barton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Buda, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R C Barton Middle?
R C Barton 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 R C Barton Middle rank among middle schools in Buda?
By Resource Investment Index, R C Barton Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Buda, 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 Buda on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides R C Barton Middle, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), and Lehman H S (2,128 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.