- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
A Leal Jr Middle
Federal NCES profile for A Leal Jr 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 482247002251
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A Leal Jr Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #18 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
A Leal Jr Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A Leal Jr Middle ranks #18 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Harlandale Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482247002251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
A Leal Jr Middle shrank from 629 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 482247002251 · San Antonio, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 10.2:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlandale H S (1,652 students)
A Leal Jr Middle shrank from 629 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 49.1 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
A Leal Jr Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlandale H S
Harlandale H S
1,652 students
- Mccollum H S
Mccollum H S
1,502 students
- Harlandale Mid
Harlandale Middle
732 students
- V M Adams El
V M Adams El
732 students
- H W Schulze El
H W Schulze El
726 students
- This school 499
A Leal Jr Middle
499 students
What this shows A Leal Jr Middle reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How A Leal Jr Middle compares
A Leal Jr Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.3%
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
$13,311
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 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.4%
White 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.2, A Leal Jr Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlandale Isd reports $13,311 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A Leal Jr Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlandale H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccollum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlandale Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| V M Adams El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H W Schulze El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A Leal Jr Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about A Leal Jr Middle
How many students attend A Leal Jr Middle?
A Leal Jr Middle has 499 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A Leal Jr Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at A Leal Jr Middle is 10.2:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 35% 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 A Leal Jr Middle?
89.8% of students at A Leal Jr Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A Leal Jr Middle?
The largest demographic group at A Leal Jr Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.4% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A Leal Jr Middle?
A Leal Jr 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 A Leal Jr Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, A Leal Jr Middle ranks #18 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in Harlandale Isd?
Besides A Leal Jr Middle, Harlandale Isd also operates Harlandale H S (1,652 students), Mccollum H S (1,502 students), and Harlandale Middle (732 students). See the Harlandale Isd district page for the complete list.