- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Jones Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jones Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483312003688
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #47 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jones Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Middle ranks #47 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312003688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
Jones Middle shrank from 1,097 students in 2022-23 to 1,027 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 72.2 → 71.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-70 students YoY 483312003688 · San Antonio, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,035 enr · 14.4:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Jones Middle shrank from 1,097 students in 2022-23 to 1,027 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 72.2 → 71.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jones Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brennan H S
Brennan H S
2,965 students
- Harlan H S
Harlan H S
2,778 students
- Clark H S
Clark H S
2,750 students
- Taft H S
Taft H S
2,670 students
- Brandeis H S
Brandeis H S
2,657 students
- This school 1,035
Jones Middle
1,035 students
What this shows Jones Middle reports 1,035 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jones Middle compares
Jones 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,035 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,035
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$10,632
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
264
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.4%
White 10.3%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Jones Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northside Isd reports $10,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jones Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,035 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jones Middle
How many students attend Jones Middle?
Jones Middle has 1,035 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,097 (2022-23) → 1,027 (2023-24), down 70.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Middle is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jones Middle?
72.1% of students at Jones Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jones Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones Middle?
Jones Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Jones Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Middle ranks #47 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 Northside Isd?
Besides Jones Middle, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.