- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Joshua, TX
R C Loflin Middle
Federal NCES profile for R C Loflin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482493002782
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R C Loflin Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Joshua · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
R C Loflin Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R C Loflin Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Joshua, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
R C Loflin Middle held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 482493002782 · Joshua, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
696 enr · 14.2:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Joshua H S (1,313 students)
R C Loflin Middle held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
R C Loflin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joshua H S
Joshua H S
1,313 students
- North Joshua E
North Joshua El
733 students
- This school
R C Loflin Middle
696 students
- A G Elder El
A G Elder El
670 students
- Tom and Nita N
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
654 students
- Caddo Grove El
Caddo Grove El
611 students
What this shows R C Loflin Middle reports 696 students on the CCD universe file.
How R C Loflin Middle compares
R C Loflin 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 696 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
696
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$12,068
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 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 44.8%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, R C Loflin Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joshua Isd reports $12,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R C Loflin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Joshua El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| A G Elder El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tom and Nita Nichols Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caddo Grove El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R C Loflin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~696 students)
Frequently asked questions about R C Loflin Middle
How many students attend R C Loflin Middle?
R C Loflin Middle has 696 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Joshua, TX. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R C Loflin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at R C Loflin Middle is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 R C Loflin Middle?
47.8% of students at R C Loflin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R C Loflin Middle?
The largest demographic group at R C Loflin Middle is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Joshua, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R C Loflin Middle?
R C Loflin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Loflin Middle rank among public schools in Joshua?
By Resource Investment Index, R C Loflin Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Joshua, 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 Joshua on the city page.
What other schools are in Joshua Isd?
Besides R C Loflin Middle, Joshua Isd also operates Joshua H S (1,313 students), North Joshua El (733 students), and A G Elder El (670 students). See the Joshua Isd district page for the complete list.