Enrollment
587
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salado, TX
Salado Middle
Federal NCES profile for Salado Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483858012125
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salado Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Salado · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Salado Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salado Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Salado, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Salado Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Salado Middle
Salado Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Salado, Texas, enrolling 587 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.8% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Texas average.
With 587 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 775 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #151.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Salado Isd spends $9,608 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Salado Isd also operates Thomas Arnold El (1,073 students) and Salado H S (769 students) alongside Salado 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 Salado Middle compares
Salado 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,608
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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 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 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Salado Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salado Isd, which includes Salado Middle.
$9,608
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.8%
State 28.8%
Federal 8.4%
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 Salado Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Arnold El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salado Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Salado Middle
How many students attend Salado Middle?
Salado Middle has 587 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salado, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salado Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Salado Middle is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salado Middle?
22.8% of students at Salado Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salado Middle?
The largest demographic group at Salado Middle is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Salado, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salado Middle?
Salado Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Salado Middle rank among public schools in Salado?
By Resource Investment Index, Salado Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Salado, 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 Salado on the city page.
Is Salado Middle a good school?
Salado Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Salado Isd?
Besides Salado Middle, Salado Isd also operates Thomas Arnold El (1,073 students) and Salado H S (769 students). See the Salado Isd district page for the complete list.
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