Enrollment
1,133
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 482517008824
Garland Mcmeans J H — Katy, TX
Federal NCES profile for Garland Mcmeans J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 82
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garland Mcmeans J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Garland Mcmeans J H reports 1,133 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 71.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% below the Texas average and 48% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 378 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Katy Isd spends $14,435 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.4% from local sources (property taxes), 35.6% from the state, and 10.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Garland Mcmeans J H compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | top 91% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$14,435
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 378 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,133 Top 91% in Texas — larger than 9% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 71.0
Students per teacher 16.5:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.7% -57% vs state
NCES ID 482517008824
Student demographics
White 39.6%
Asian 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 378:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.4%
In-school suspensions 51
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Katy Isd, which includes Garland Mcmeans J H.
$14,435
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 35.6%
Federal 10.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Garland Mcmeans J H
How many students attend Garland Mcmeans J H?
Garland Mcmeans J H has 1,133 students enrolled. It is a middle school in KATY, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garland Mcmeans J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Garland Mcmeans J H is 16.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garland Mcmeans J H?
26.7% of students at Garland Mcmeans J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garland Mcmeans J H?
The largest demographic group at Garland Mcmeans J H is White at 39.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in KATY, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garland Mcmeans J H?
Garland Mcmeans J H has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.