- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winona, TX
Winona Middle
Federal NCES profile for Winona Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484623005825
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winona Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Winona · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Winona Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winona Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winona, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Winona Middle held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 484623005825 · Winona, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 12:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Winona El (582 students)
Winona Middle held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Winona Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winona El
Winona El
582 students
- Winona H S
Winona H S
319 students
- This school
Winona Middle
265 students
What this shows Winona Middle reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winona Middle compares
Winona 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$12,792
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
African American 21.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Winona Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winona Isd reports $12,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winona Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winona El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winona H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winona Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winona Middle
How many students attend Winona Middle?
Winona Middle has 265 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winona, TX. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winona Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Winona Middle is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Winona Middle?
84.9% of students at Winona Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winona Middle?
The largest demographic group at Winona Middle is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in Winona, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winona Middle?
Winona Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Winona Middle rank among public schools in Winona?
By Resource Investment Index, Winona Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winona, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Winona Isd?
Besides Winona Middle, Winona Isd also operates Winona El (582 students) and Winona H S (319 students). See the Winona Isd district page for the complete list.