Enrollment
662
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nevada, TX
Leland E Edge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Leland E Edge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481485005856
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leland E Edge Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Nevada · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Leland E Edge Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leland E Edge Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Nevada, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leland E Edge Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leland E Edge Middle
Leland E Edge Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Nevada, Texas, enrolling 662 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 662 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,285 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #986, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (40%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Community Isd spends $10,170 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 226 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 662 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Community Isd also operates Community H S (1,328 students) and John & Barbara Roderick El (663 students) alongside Leland E Edge Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Leland E Edge Middle compares
Leland E Edge Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$10,170
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
White 39.7%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Leland E Edge Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Community Isd, which includes Leland E Edge Middle.
$10,170
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 41.1%
Federal 9.3%
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.
How Leland E Edge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John & Barbara Roderick El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcclendon El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nesmith El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collin Co J J a E P | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Leland E Edge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~662 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Leland E Edge Middle
How many students attend Leland E Edge Middle?
Leland E Edge Middle has 662 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nevada, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leland E Edge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leland E Edge Middle is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Leland E Edge Middle?
46.0% of students at Leland E Edge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leland E Edge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Leland E Edge Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Nevada, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leland E Edge Middle?
Leland E Edge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leland E Edge Middle rank among public schools in Nevada?
By Resource Investment Index, Leland E Edge Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Nevada, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nevada on the city page.
Is Leland E Edge Middle a good school?
Leland E Edge Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Community Isd?
Besides Leland E Edge Middle, Community Isd also operates Community H S (1,328 students), John & Barbara Roderick El (663 students), and Mcclendon El (548 students). See the Community Isd district page for the complete list.
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