Enrollment
1,323
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Allen, TX
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
Federal NCES profile for Walter & Lois Curtis Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480789006072
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Allen · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter & Lois Curtis Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Allen, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walter & Lois Curtis Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Allen, Texas, enrolling 1,323 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.1% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,323 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.2% 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.
Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students) and Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students) alongside Walter & Lois Curtis 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 Walter & Lois Curtis Middle compares
Walter & Lois Curtis 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,323 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,323
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 35.7%
Asian 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Walter & Lois Curtis 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 Walter & Lois Curtis 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 Walter & Lois Curtis 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ereckson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lois Lindsey El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr E T Boon El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter & Lois Curtis 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
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- 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 (~1,323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
How many students attend Walter & Lois Curtis Middle?
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle has 1,323 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Allen, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter & Lois Curtis Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter & Lois Curtis Middle is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter & Lois Curtis Middle?
16.1% of students at Walter & Lois Curtis Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter & Lois Curtis Middle?
The largest demographic group at Walter & Lois Curtis Middle is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Allen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter & Lois Curtis Middle?
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Walter & Lois Curtis Middle rank among middle schools in Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter & Lois Curtis Middle ranks #2 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 Walter & Lois Curtis Middle a good school?
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. 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 Walter & Lois Curtis Middle, Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students), Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students), and Ereckson Middle (1,263 students). See the Allen Isd district page for the complete list.
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