- Enrollment
- 5,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle held near 1,304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.7 → 76.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 480789006072 · Allen, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,323 enr · 17:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen H S (5,206 students)
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle held near 1,304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.7 → 76.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Walter & Lois Curtis 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
- This school 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
- Dr E T Boon El 789
Dr E T Boon El
789 students
What this shows Walter & Lois Curtis Middle reports 1,323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter & Lois Curtis Middle compares
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,417
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
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.
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
District finance for Allen Isd reports $10,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,323 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,308 (2022-23) → 1,304 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.