- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Wiggs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wiggs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481830006251
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wiggs Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #16 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wiggs Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wiggs Middle ranks #16 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Wiggs Middle held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 481830006251 · El Paso, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
943 enr · 20.5:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
Wiggs Middle held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wiggs Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- This school 943
Wiggs Middle
943 students
What this shows Wiggs Middle reports 943 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wiggs Middle compares
Wiggs 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 943 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
943
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,931
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.7%
White 7.2%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Wiggs Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wiggs Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wiggs Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~943 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wiggs Middle
How many students attend Wiggs Middle?
Wiggs Middle has 943 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 861 (2022-23) → 904 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiggs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiggs Middle is 20.5:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wiggs Middle?
69.3% of students at Wiggs Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wiggs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wiggs Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 90.7% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiggs Middle?
Wiggs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Wiggs Middle rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Wiggs Middle ranks #16 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, 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 El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Isd?
Besides Wiggs Middle, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.