Enrollment
826
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plano, TX
Schimelpfenig Middle
Federal NCES profile for Schimelpfenig Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483510005573
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schimelpfenig Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 12
- middle schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 17.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Schimelpfenig Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schimelpfenig Middle ranks #3 of 12 middle schools in Plano, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Schimelpfenig Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Schimelpfenig Middle
Schimelpfenig Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Plano, Texas, enrolling 826 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.9% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 826 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 725 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #51, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students) and Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students) alongside Schimelpfenig 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 Schimelpfenig Middle compares
Schimelpfenig 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.9% | ▼ 71% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 826 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
826
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$11,203
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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 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
White 44.9%
Asian 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Schimelpfenig Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plano Isd, which includes Schimelpfenig Middle.
$11,203
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.7%
State 7.3%
Federal 12.0%
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 Schimelpfenig Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano East Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plano West Senior H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plano Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shepton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schimelpfenig Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,559
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~826 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Schimelpfenig Middle
How many students attend Schimelpfenig Middle?
Schimelpfenig Middle has 826 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plano, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schimelpfenig Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Schimelpfenig Middle is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schimelpfenig Middle?
17.9% of students at Schimelpfenig Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schimelpfenig Middle?
The largest demographic group at Schimelpfenig Middle is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schimelpfenig Middle?
Schimelpfenig Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Schimelpfenig Middle rank among middle schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Schimelpfenig Middle ranks #3 of 12 middle schools in Plano, 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 Plano on the city page.
Is Schimelpfenig Middle a good school?
Schimelpfenig Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Plano Isd?
Besides Schimelpfenig Middle, Plano Isd also operates Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students), Plano West Senior H S (2,559 students), and Plano Sr H S (2,267 students). See the Plano Isd district page for the complete list.
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