- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Saba, TX
San Saba Middle
Federal NCES profile for San Saba Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483903004459
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Saba Middle earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in San Saba · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
San Saba Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Saba Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in San Saba, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
San Saba Middle held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 483903004459 · San Saba, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 12:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: San Saba El (305 students)
San Saba Middle held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
San Saba Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Saba El
San Saba El
305 students
- San Saba H S
San Saba H S
217 students
- This school
San Saba Middle
216 students
What this shows San Saba Middle reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Saba Middle compares
San Saba 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,852
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
White 37.5%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, San Saba Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Saba Isd reports $15,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Saba Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Saba El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Saba H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Saba Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Saba Middle
How many students attend San Saba Middle?
San Saba Middle has 216 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Saba, TX. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Saba Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at San Saba Middle is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 San Saba Middle?
72.9% of students at San Saba Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Saba Middle?
The largest demographic group at San Saba Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in San Saba, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Saba Middle?
San Saba Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Saba Middle rank among public schools in San Saba?
By Resource Investment Index, San Saba Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in San Saba, 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 San Saba Isd?
Besides San Saba Middle, San Saba Isd also operates San Saba El (305 students) and San Saba H S (217 students). See the San Saba Isd district page for the complete list.