At a glance
Reported students
950
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
604.5
General Tommy Franks El: 950 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
26.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 682
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41.99
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about General Tommy Franks El
General Tommy Franks El is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Midland. It is one of 41 current school records connected to Midland ISD. NCES reports 950 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.1:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (56.1%) and White (28.5%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking General Tommy Franks El
- 1How do the reported 26.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.5%
- Hispanic56.1%
- Black9.7%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Midland ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barbara Fasken El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
909 reported students
Greathouse El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
872 reported students
Ralph Bunche El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
841 reported students
Santa Rita El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
835 reported students
Bonham El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
697 reported students
Barbara Yarbrough El
Elementary · Grades PK–06
691 reported students
Public schools near General Tommy Franks El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Zavala El Elementary · Midland ISD | PK–06 | 669 | 0.7 mi |
| Midland Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Midland Academy Charter School | KG–08 | 421 | 0.8 mi |
| James Bowie Fine Arts Academy Elementary · Midland ISD | PK–06 | 570 | 0.9 mi |
| Pease Communications/Technology Academy Elementary · Midland ISD | PK–06 | 547 | 1 mi |
| Milam El Elementary · Charter · Midland ISD | PK–06 | 561 | 1 mi |
| Carver Center Elementary · Charter · Midland ISD | 01–06 | 605 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about General Tommy Franks El
What grades does General Tommy Franks El serve?
General Tommy Franks El reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Midland ISD.
How many students attend General Tommy Franks El?
General Tommy Franks El reported 950 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 682 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at General Tommy Franks El?
The calculated ratio is 26.1:1, based on 950 students and 36.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is General Tommy Franks El a public, charter, or magnet school?
General Tommy Franks El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Midland ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of General Tommy Franks El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is General Tommy Franks El in?
General Tommy Franks El is part of Midland ISD, based in Midland, TX, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near General Tommy Franks El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include De Zavala El (0.7 mi), Midland Academy Charter School (0.8 mi), James Bowie Fine Arts Academy (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.