Enrollment
702
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W E Pete Ford Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at W E Pete Ford Middle
W E Pete Ford Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Allen, Texas, enrolling 702 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.7% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 702 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 881 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #90, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Allen Isd spends $10,013 per pupil, 27% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 170 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 702 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students) and Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students) alongside W E Pete Ford Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How W E Pete Ford Middle compares
W E Pete Ford Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allen Isd, which includes W E Pete Ford Middle.
$10,013
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.9%
State 10.5%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 5,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is W E Pete Ford Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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