- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tom Bean, TX
Tom Bean Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tom Bean 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 484293006622
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tom Bean Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tom Bean · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tom Bean Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Bean Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tom Bean, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Tom Bean Middle grew from 136 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 484293006622 · Tom Bean, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 12.1:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Tom Bean El (358 students)
Tom Bean Middle grew from 136 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tom Bean Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tom Bean El
Tom Bean El
358 students
- Tom Bean H S
Tom Bean H S
213 students
- This school
Tom Bean Middle
170 students
What this shows Tom Bean Middle reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tom Bean Middle compares
Tom Bean Middle is a growing 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$12,935
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 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Tom Bean Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tom Bean Isd reports $12,935 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tom Bean Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bean El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tom Bean H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tom Bean Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tom Bean Middle
How many students attend Tom Bean Middle?
Tom Bean Middle has 170 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tom Bean, TX. CCD year-over-year: 136 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom Bean Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tom Bean Middle is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Tom Bean Middle?
40.4% of students at Tom Bean Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tom Bean Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tom Bean Middle is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Tom Bean, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tom Bean Middle?
Tom Bean 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 Tom Bean Middle rank among public schools in Tom Bean?
By Resource Investment Index, Tom Bean Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tom Bean, 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 Tom Bean Isd?
Besides Tom Bean Middle, Tom Bean Isd also operates Tom Bean El (358 students) and Tom Bean H S (213 students). See the Tom Bean Isd district page for the complete list.