- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midlothian, TX
T E Baxter El
Federal NCES profile for T E Baxter El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483060006586
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T E Baxter El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
T E Baxter El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T E Baxter El ranks #2 of 6 schools in Midlothian, TX.
School address
District: Midlothian Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483060006586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
T E Baxter El held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 483060006586 · Midlothian, TX Other · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 14.8:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Midlothian H S (1,976 students)
T E Baxter El held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
T E Baxter El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midlothian H S
Midlothian H S
1,976 students
- Midlothian Her
Midlothian Heritage H S
1,760 students
- Walnut Grove M
Walnut Grove Middle
1,012 students
- Earl & Marthal
Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle
989 students
- Frank Seale Mi 726
Frank Seale Middle
726 students
- This school 594
T E Baxter El
594 students
What this shows T E Baxter El reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How T E Baxter El compares
T E Baxter El 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,686
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 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, T E Baxter El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Midlothian Isd reports $10,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T E Baxter El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midlothian Heritage H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Seale Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T E Baxter El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about T E Baxter El
How many students attend T E Baxter El?
T E Baxter El has 594 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midlothian, TX. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T E Baxter El?
The student-teacher ratio at T E Baxter El is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T E Baxter El?
31.0% of students at T E Baxter El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T E Baxter El?
The largest demographic group at T E Baxter El is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Midlothian, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T E Baxter El?
T E Baxter El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 T E Baxter El rank among schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, T E Baxter El ranks #2 of 6 schools in Midlothian, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midlothian on the city page.
What other schools are in Midlothian Isd?
Besides T E Baxter El, Midlothian Isd also operates Midlothian H S (1,976 students), Midlothian Heritage H S (1,760 students), and Walnut Grove Middle (1,012 students). See the Midlothian Isd district page for the complete list.