Enrollment
843
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · College Station, TX
Wellborn Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wellborn Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480735013650
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellborn Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in College Station · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellborn Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellborn Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in College Station, TX.
School address
District: College Station Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480735013650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wellborn Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wellborn Middle
Wellborn Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in College Station, Texas, enrolling 843 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.0% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 843 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 745 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #284.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 562 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding College Station Isd spends $10,377 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
College Station Isd also operates College Station H S (2,226 students) and A & M Cons H S (2,166 students) alongside Wellborn 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 Wellborn Middle compares
Wellborn 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 68% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$10,377
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
African American 12.2%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Wellborn Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for College Station Isd, which includes Wellborn Middle.
$10,377
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.4%
State 9.2%
Federal 13.3%
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 Wellborn Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A & M Cons H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pecan Trail Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellborn Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~843 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wellborn Middle
How many students attend Wellborn Middle?
Wellborn Middle has 843 students enrolled. It is a middle school in College Station, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellborn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellborn Middle is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wellborn Middle?
20.0% of students at Wellborn Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellborn Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wellborn Middle is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in College Station, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellborn Middle?
Wellborn Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Wellborn Middle rank among middle schools in College Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellborn Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in College Station, 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 College Station on the city page.
Is Wellborn Middle a good school?
Wellborn Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 College Station Isd?
Besides Wellborn Middle, College Station Isd also operates College Station H S (2,226 students), A & M Cons H S (2,166 students), and Pecan Trail Int (779 students). See the College Station Isd district page for the complete list.
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