Enrollment
696
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R C Loflin Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at R C Loflin Middle
R C Loflin Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Joshua, Texas, enrolling 696 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 696 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,328 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #438.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 179 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 696 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Joshua Isd also operates Joshua H S (1,313 students) and North Joshua El (733 students) alongside R C Loflin Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How R C Loflin Middle compares
R C Loflin Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,289
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joshua Isd, which includes R C Loflin Middle.
$11,289
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 47.4%
Federal 15.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~696 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is R C Loflin Middle a good school?
R C Loflin Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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