- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Jordan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jordan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483312002953
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordan Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #63 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jordan Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Middle ranks #63 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312002953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Jordan Middle shrank from 1,031 students in 2022-23 to 956 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.7 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 483312002953 · San Antonio, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
948 enr · 14.4:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Brennan H S (2,965 students)
Jordan Middle shrank from 1,031 students in 2022-23 to 956 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 66.7 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jordan 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 948
Jordan Middle
948 students
What this shows Jordan Middle reports 948 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jordan Middle compares
Jordan 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 | 61.2% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 948 | top 12% | - | - |
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.
948
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
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
33.4%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.8%
African American 9.3%
White 9.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Jordan 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 Jordan 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 Jordan 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 (~948 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jordan Middle
How many students attend Jordan Middle?
Jordan Middle has 948 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,031 (2022-23) → 956 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan 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 Jordan Middle?
61.2% of students at Jordan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jordan Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordan Middle?
Jordan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Jordan Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Middle ranks #63 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 Jordan 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.