- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ralls, TX
Ralls Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ralls 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 483639006928
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralls Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ralls · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralls Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralls Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ralls, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ralls Middle held near 103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.1 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 483639006928 · Ralls, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 8.2:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralls El (165 students)
Ralls Middle held near 103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.1 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ralls Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ralls El
Ralls El
165 students
- Ralls H S
Ralls H S
113 students
- This school
Ralls Middle
90 students
What this shows Ralls Middle reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralls Middle compares
Ralls 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$15,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 40.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.0%
White 18.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Ralls Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ralls Isd reports $15,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralls Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralls El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralls H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralls Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~90 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ralls Middle
How many students attend Ralls Middle?
Ralls Middle has 90 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ralls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 108 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralls Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralls Middle is 8.2:1, which is 44% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 48% 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 Ralls Middle?
75.0% of students at Ralls Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralls Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ralls Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 80.0% of enrollment, in Ralls, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralls Middle?
Ralls 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 Ralls Middle rank among public schools in Ralls?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralls Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ralls, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ralls Isd?
Besides Ralls Middle, Ralls Isd also operates Ralls El (165 students) and Ralls H S (113 students). See the Ralls Isd district page for the complete list.