- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Gus Garcia Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gus Garcia Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481815001619Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gus Garcia Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #56 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 96.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gus Garcia Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gus Garcia Middle ranks #56 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Edgewood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481815001619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Gus Garcia Middle shrank from 505 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 481815001619 · San Antonio, TX Middle · MID · CHARTER
684 enr · 19.5:1 · 96.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy H S (998 students)
Gus Garcia Middle shrank from 505 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 35.6 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gus Garcia Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy H S
998 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
846 students
- This school
Gus Garcia Middle
684 students
- Brentwood Midd
Brentwood Middle
602 students
- Loma Park El
Loma Park El
587 students
- Stafford El Vi
Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts
503 students
What this shows Gus Garcia Middle reports 684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gus Garcia Middle compares
Gus Garcia 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.0% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$16,407
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.3%
Asian 3.1%
African American 0.7%
White 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Gus Garcia Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edgewood Isd reports $16,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gus Garcia Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brentwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loma Park El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford El Visual and Performing Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gus Garcia Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 35.9:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gus Garcia Middle
How many students attend Gus Garcia Middle?
Gus Garcia Middle has 684 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gus Garcia Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gus Garcia Middle is 19.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gus Garcia Middle?
96.0% of students at Gus Garcia Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gus Garcia Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gus Garcia Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.3% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gus Garcia Middle?
Gus Garcia Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Gus Garcia Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Gus Garcia Middle ranks #56 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 Edgewood Isd?
Besides Gus Garcia Middle, Edgewood Isd also operates John F Kennedy H S (998 students), Memorial H S (846 students), and Brentwood Middle (602 students). See the Edgewood Isd district page for the complete list.