- Enrollment
- 3,033
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Schimelpfenig Middle held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 483510005573 · Plano, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
826 enr · 16.2:1 · 17.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Plano East Sr H S (3,033 students)
Schimelpfenig Middle held near 819 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Schimelpfenig Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plano East Sr
Plano East Sr H S
3,033 students
- Plano West Sen
Plano West Senior H S
2,559 students
- Plano Sr H S
Plano Sr H S
2,267 students
- Shepton H S
Shepton H S
1,360 students
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
1,301 students
- This school 826
Schimelpfenig Middle
826 students
What this shows Schimelpfenig Middle reports 826 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schimelpfenig Middle compares
Schimelpfenig 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Plano Isd reports $11,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~826 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 819 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.