- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Ricardo Estrada Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ricardo Estrada Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481443011488
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ricardo Estrada Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ricardo Estrada Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ricardo Estrada Middle ranks #3 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Ricardo Estrada Middle grew from 518 students in 2022-23 to 587 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 481443011488 · El Paso, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 15.6:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon H S (1,469 students)
Ricardo Estrada Middle grew from 518 students in 2022-23 to 587 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ricardo Estrada Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon H S
Horizon H S
1,469 students
- Frank Macias E
Frank Macias El
975 students
- Wm David Surra
Wm David Surratt El
939 students
- Desert Hills E
Desert Hills El
928 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View H S
775 students
- This school
Ricardo Estrada Middle
592 students
What this shows Ricardo Estrada Middle reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ricardo Estrada Middle compares
Ricardo Estrada Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$13,785
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 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.5%
White 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Ricardo Estrada Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clint Isd reports $13,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ricardo Estrada Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Macias El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wm David Surratt El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ricardo Estrada Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ricardo Estrada Middle
How many students attend Ricardo Estrada Middle?
Ricardo Estrada Middle has 592 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 587 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ricardo Estrada Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ricardo Estrada Middle is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ricardo Estrada Middle?
86.9% of students at Ricardo Estrada Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ricardo Estrada Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ricardo Estrada Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ricardo Estrada Middle?
Ricardo Estrada Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Ricardo Estrada Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Ricardo Estrada Middle ranks #3 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, 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 El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Clint Isd?
Besides Ricardo Estrada Middle, Clint Isd also operates Horizon H S (1,469 students), Frank Macias El (975 students), and Wm David Surratt El (939 students). See the Clint Isd district page for the complete list.