Enrollment
458
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 482418022904
Leon Taylor Middle — Ingleside, TX
Federal NCES profile for Leon Taylor Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 34
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ingleside Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leon Taylor Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Leon Taylor Middle reports 458 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 14% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 5% below the Texas average and 14% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ingleside Isd spends $22,397 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 78.6% from local sources (property taxes), 8.6% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Leon Taylor Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
— 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$22,397
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 458 Top 44% in Texas — larger than 56% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 16.6:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.1% -5% vs state
NCES ID 482418022904
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ingleside Isd, which includes Leon Taylor Middle.
$22,397
Per student
+31%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 78.6%
State 8.6%
Federal 12.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leon Taylor Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leon Taylor Middle is 16.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in INGLESIDE, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leon Taylor Middle?
Leon Taylor Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.