- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Laredo, TX
Trautmann Middle
Federal NCES profile for Trautmann Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484365007478
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trautmann Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 16
- middle schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Trautmann Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trautmann Middle ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Trautmann Middle grew from 683 students in 2022-23 to 744 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 484365007478 · Laredo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 20.4:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: United H S (3,463 students)
Trautmann Middle grew from 683 students in 2022-23 to 744 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Trautmann Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- United H S
United H S
3,463 students
- United South H
United South H S
3,252 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson
3,240 students
- John B Alexand
John B Alexander H S
3,171 students
- Elias Herrera 1,146
Elias Herrera Middle
1,146 students
- This school 756
Trautmann Middle
756 students
What this shows Trautmann Middle reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trautmann Middle compares
Trautmann 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$12,037
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.5%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.0, Trautmann Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for United Isd reports $12,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trautmann Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| United H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| United South H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John B Alexander H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elias Herrera Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trautmann Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,252
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,240
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~756 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Trautmann Middle
How many students attend Trautmann Middle?
Trautmann Middle has 756 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trautmann Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Trautmann Middle is 20.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trautmann Middle?
62.7% of students at Trautmann Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trautmann Middle?
The largest demographic group at Trautmann Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.5% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trautmann Middle?
Trautmann Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Trautmann Middle rank among middle schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Trautmann Middle ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Laredo, 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 Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in United Isd?
Besides Trautmann Middle, United Isd also operates United H S (3,463 students), United South H S (3,252 students), and Lyndon B Johnson (3,240 students). See the United Isd district page for the complete list.