- Enrollment
- 5,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Allen, TX
W E Pete Ford Middle
Federal NCES profile for W E Pete Ford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480789005842
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W E Pete Ford Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Allen · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
W E Pete Ford Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W E Pete Ford Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Allen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
W E Pete Ford Middle shrank from 798 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 480789005842 · Allen, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 13.2:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen H S (5,206 students)
W E Pete Ford Middle shrank from 798 students in 2022-23 to 716 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
W E Pete Ford Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allen H S
Allen H S
5,206 students
- Lowery Freshma 1,674
Lowery Freshman Center
1,674 students
- Walter & Lois 1,323
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
1,323 students
- Ereckson Middl 1,263
Ereckson Middle
1,263 students
- Lois Lindsey E 792
Lois Lindsey El
792 students
- This school 702
W E Pete Ford Middle
702 students
What this shows W E Pete Ford Middle reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How W E Pete Ford Middle compares
W E Pete Ford 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$10,417
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 17.8%
Asian 14.5%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.9, W E Pete Ford Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Isd reports $10,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W E Pete Ford Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowery Freshman Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter & Lois Curtis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ereckson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lois Lindsey El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W E Pete Ford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about W E Pete Ford Middle
How many students attend W E Pete Ford Middle?
W E Pete Ford Middle has 702 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Allen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 798 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W E Pete Ford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at W E Pete Ford Middle is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 W E Pete Ford Middle?
24.7% of students at W E Pete Ford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W E Pete Ford Middle?
The largest demographic group at W E Pete Ford Middle is White at 39.6% of enrollment, in Allen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W E Pete Ford Middle?
W E Pete Ford 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 W E Pete Ford Middle rank among middle schools in Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, W E Pete Ford Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Allen, 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 Allen on the city page.
What other schools are in Allen Isd?
Besides W E Pete Ford Middle, Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students), Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students), and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle (1,323 students). See the Allen Isd district page for the complete list.