- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+105 students YoY
Leland E Edge Middle grew from 931 students in 2022-23 to 1,036 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+105 students YoY 481485005856 · Nevada, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 12.7:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Community H S (1,328 students)
Leland E Edge Middle grew from 931 students in 2022-23 to 1,036 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Leland E Edge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Community H S
Community H S
1,328 students
- John & Barbara
John & Barbara Roderick El
663 students
- This school
Leland E Edge Middle
662 students
- Mcclendon El
Mcclendon El
548 students
- Nesmith El 511
Nesmith El
511 students
- Collin Co J J 9
Collin Co J J a E P
9 students
What this shows Leland E Edge Middle reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leland E Edge Middle compares
Leland E Edge Middle is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,716
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 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.
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
District finance for Community Isd reports $11,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~662 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 931 (2022-23) → 1,036 (2023-24), up 105.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.