- Enrollment
- 3,362
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
East Central Heritage Middle grew from 1,120 students in 2022-23 to 1,189 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 60.7 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 481785007518 · San Antonio, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,251 enr · 20.9:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: East Central H S (3,362 students)
East Central Heritage Middle grew from 1,120 students in 2022-23 to 1,189 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 60.7 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
East Central Heritage Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Central H
East Central H S
3,362 students
- This school 1,251
East Central Heritage Middle
1,251 students
- Legacy Middle 1,143
Legacy Middle
1,143 students
- Harmony El 781
Harmony El
781 students
- Sinclair El 739
Sinclair El
739 students
- Highland Fores 694
Highland Forest El
694 students
What this shows East Central Heritage Middle reports 1,251 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Central Heritage Middle compares
East Central Heritage Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,989
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 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.
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
District finance for East Central Isd reports $10,989 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,251 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,120 (2022-23) → 1,189 (2023-24), up 69.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.