Enrollment
1,008
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crowley, TX
Richard Allie Middle
Federal NCES profile for Richard Allie 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 481591014066
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Allie Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Crowley · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Allie Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Allie Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Crowley, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard Allie Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard Allie Middle
Richard Allie Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Crowley, Texas, enrolling 1,008 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.4% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,008 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 947 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #306.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 203 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,008 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Crowley Isd also operates North Crowley H S (2,936 students) and Crowley H S (2,433 students) alongside Richard Allie 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 Richard Allie Middle compares
Richard Allie 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,008
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$11,531
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
White 11.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Richard Allie Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crowley Isd, which includes Richard Allie Middle.
$11,531
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 33.3%
Federal 10.9%
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 Richard Allie Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Crowley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crowley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summer Creek Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crowley Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H F Stevens Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Allie Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,008 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richard Allie Middle
How many students attend Richard Allie Middle?
Richard Allie Middle has 1,008 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crowley, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Allie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Allie Middle is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Allie Middle?
60.4% of students at Richard Allie Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Allie Middle?
The largest demographic group at Richard Allie Middle is African American at 48.4% of enrollment, in Crowley, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Allie Middle?
Richard Allie Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Richard Allie Middle rank among middle schools in Crowley?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Allie Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Crowley, 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 Crowley on the city page.
Is Richard Allie Middle a good school?
Richard Allie Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. 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 Crowley Isd?
Besides Richard Allie Middle, Crowley Isd also operates North Crowley H S (2,936 students), Crowley H S (2,433 students), and Summer Creek Middle (1,035 students). See the Crowley Isd district page for the complete list.
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