Enrollment
216
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Saba Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Saba Middle
San Saba Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in San Saba, Texas, enrolling 216 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 561 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #58, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and White (38%) (diversity index 49/100).
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
San Saba Isd also operates San Saba El (305 students) and San Saba H S (217 students) alongside San Saba 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 San Saba Middle compares
San Saba 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,655
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Saba Isd, which includes San Saba Middle.
$13,655
Per student
+0%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.4%
State 37.6%
Federal 18.0%
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 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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary 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 (~216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in San Saba on the city page.
Is San Saba Middle a good school?
San Saba Middle earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 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.
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