- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stanton, TX
Stanton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Stanton 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 484143004741
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanton Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Stanton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanton Middle has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stanton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Stanton Middle shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 484143004741 · Stanton, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 9.3:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanton El (483 students)
Stanton Middle shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE held 27.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stanton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stanton El
Stanton El
483 students
- Stanton H S
Stanton H S
328 students
- This school
Stanton Middle
251 students
What this shows Stanton Middle reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanton Middle compares
Stanton Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$15,361
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.7%
White 26.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Stanton Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanton Isd reports $15,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanton Middle
How many students attend Stanton Middle?
Stanton Middle has 251 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stanton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanton Middle is 9.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Stanton Middle?
48.0% of students at Stanton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Stanton Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 71.7% of enrollment, in Stanton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanton Middle?
Stanton 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 Stanton Middle rank among public schools in Stanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stanton, 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 Stanton Isd?
Besides Stanton Middle, Stanton Isd also operates Stanton El (483 students) and Stanton H S (328 students). See the Stanton Isd district page for the complete list.