Enrollment
458
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% 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
What stands out at Leon Taylor Middle
Leon Taylor Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ingleside, Texas, enrolling 458 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.1% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 458 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,376 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,273, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (47%) (diversity index 54/100).
Ingleside Isd also operates Ingleside H S (624 students) and Ingleside Pri (511 students) alongside Leon Taylor 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 Leon Taylor Middle compares
Leon Taylor 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,237
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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ingleside Isd, which includes Leon Taylor Middle.
$12,237
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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 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. See all public schools in Ingleside on the city page.
Is Leon Taylor Middle a good school?
Leon Taylor Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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