- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seymour, TX
Seymour Middle
Federal NCES profile for Seymour Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483978009109
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seymour Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Seymour · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Seymour Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Seymour, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Seymour Middle held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 483978009109 · Seymour, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 12.5:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Seymour El (249 students)
Seymour Middle held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Seymour Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seymour El
Seymour El
249 students
- This school
Seymour Middle
188 students
- Seymour H S
Seymour H S
157 students
What this shows Seymour Middle reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seymour Middle compares
Seymour 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,851
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Seymour Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seymour Isd reports $13,851 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seymour Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seymour H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seymour Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- 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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seymour Middle
How many students attend Seymour Middle?
Seymour Middle has 188 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seymour, TX. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Seymour Middle is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Seymour Middle?
62.6% of students at Seymour Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seymour Middle?
The largest demographic group at Seymour Middle is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Seymour, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seymour Middle?
Seymour Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Seymour Middle rank among public schools in Seymour?
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Seymour, 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 Seymour Isd?
Besides Seymour Middle, Seymour Isd also operates Seymour El (249 students) and Seymour H S (157 students). See the Seymour Isd district page for the complete list.