- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mansfield, TX
Danny Jones Middle
Federal NCES profile for Danny Jones Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482892011023
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Danny Jones Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Danny Jones Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Danny Jones Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Mansfield, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892011023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Danny Jones Middle held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 482892011023 · Mansfield, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
812 enr · 15:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
Danny Jones Middle held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Danny Jones Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 812
Danny Jones Middle
812 students
What this shows Danny Jones Middle reports 812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Danny Jones Middle compares
Danny Jones 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 812 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
812
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$10,678
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
White 16.4%
Asian 14.3%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Danny Jones Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Danny Jones Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Danny Jones Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~812 students)
Frequently asked questions about Danny Jones Middle
How many students attend Danny Jones Middle?
Danny Jones Middle has 812 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mansfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 853 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danny Jones Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Danny Jones Middle is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Danny Jones Middle?
24.6% of students at Danny Jones Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Danny Jones Middle?
The largest demographic group at Danny Jones Middle is African American at 46.6% of enrollment, in Mansfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Danny Jones Middle?
Danny Jones Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Danny Jones Middle rank among middle schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Danny Jones Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Mansfield, 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 Mansfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides Danny Jones Middle, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.