Enrollment
1,251
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
East Central Heritage Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Central Heritage Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481785007518
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Central Heritage Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #78 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Central Heritage Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Heritage Middle ranks #78 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: East Central Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481785007518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Central Heritage Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Central Heritage Middle
East Central Heritage Middle is a large middle school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 1,251 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Texas schools and 42% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,251 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 508 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #499, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (19%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 626 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding East Central Isd spends $10,197 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 401 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,251 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
East Central Isd also operates East Central H S (3,362 students) and Legacy Middle (1,143 students) alongside East Central Heritage Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Central Heritage Middle compares
East Central Heritage Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,251 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,251
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% 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
38.5%
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
$10,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 626 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
279
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
White 18.9%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, East Central Heritage Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Central Isd, which includes East Central Heritage Middle.
$10,197
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 34.9%
Federal 20.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Central Heritage Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legacy Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sinclair El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Forest El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Central Heritage Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,362
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,251 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Central Heritage Middle
How many students attend East Central Heritage Middle?
East Central Heritage Middle has 1,251 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Central Heritage Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Central Heritage Middle is 20.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Central Heritage Middle?
42.4% of students at East Central Heritage Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Central Heritage Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Central Heritage Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Central Heritage Middle?
East Central Heritage Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Central Heritage Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, East Central Heritage Middle ranks #78 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.
Is East Central Heritage Middle a good school?
East Central Heritage Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in East Central Isd?
Besides East Central Heritage Middle, East Central Isd also operates East Central H S (3,362 students), Legacy Middle (1,143 students), and Harmony El (781 students). See the East Central Isd district page for the complete list.
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