- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ingleside, TX
Leon Taylor Middle
Federal NCES profile for Leon Taylor Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482418022904
👥 S:T ratio 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leon Taylor Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ingleside · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Leon Taylor Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leon Taylor Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ingleside, TX.
School address
District: Ingleside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482418022904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Leon Taylor Middle held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 482418022904 · Ingleside, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 17:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Ingleside H S (624 students)
Leon Taylor Middle held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Leon Taylor Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ingleside H S
Ingleside H S
624 students
- Ingleside Pri
Ingleside Pri
511 students
- Gilbert J Mirc
Gilbert J Mircovich El
478 students
- This school
Leon Taylor Middle
458 students
What this shows Leon Taylor Middle reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leon Taylor Middle compares
Leon Taylor Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,842
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 47.2%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Leon Taylor Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Ingleside Isd reports $12,842 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leon Taylor Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleside H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ingleside Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert J Mircovich El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leon Taylor Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leon Taylor Middle
How many students attend Leon Taylor Middle?
Leon Taylor Middle has 458 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ingleside, TX. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leon Taylor Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leon Taylor Middle is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leon Taylor Middle?
59.1% of students at Leon Taylor Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leon Taylor Middle?
The largest demographic group at Leon Taylor Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Ingleside, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leon Taylor Middle?
Leon Taylor Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Leon Taylor Middle rank among public schools in Ingleside?
By Resource Investment Index, Leon Taylor Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ingleside, 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 Ingleside Isd?
Besides Leon Taylor Middle, Ingleside Isd also operates Ingleside H S (624 students), Ingleside Pri (511 students), and Gilbert J Mircovich El (478 students). See the Ingleside Isd district page for the complete list.