- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mckinney, TX
Leonard Evans Jr Middle
Federal NCES profile for Leonard Evans Jr Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482985010502
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonard Evans Jr Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Mckinney · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonard Evans Jr Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard Evans Jr Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Mckinney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Leonard Evans Jr Middle shrank from 830 students in 2022-23 to 782 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 65.4 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 482985010502 · Mckinney, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 12.3:1 · 31.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckinney H S (2,668 students)
Leonard Evans Jr Middle shrank from 830 students in 2022-23 to 782 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 65.4 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Leonard Evans Jr Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckinney H S
Mckinney H S
2,668 students
- Mckinney Boyd
Mckinney Boyd H S
2,547 students
- Mckinney North
Mckinney North H S
2,387 students
- Dr Jack Cockri
Dr Jack Cockrill Middle
1,210 students
- Scott Morgan J
Scott Morgan Johnson Middle
1,108 students
- This school 798
Leonard Evans Jr Middle
798 students
What this shows Leonard Evans Jr Middle reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonard Evans Jr Middle compares
Leonard Evans Jr Middle is a shrinking 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,139
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 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
African American 15.9%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Leonard Evans Jr Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mckinney Isd reports $11,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leonard Evans Jr Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney Boyd H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinney North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Jack Cockrill Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Morgan Johnson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonard Evans Jr Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,387
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leonard Evans Jr Middle
How many students attend Leonard Evans Jr Middle?
Leonard Evans Jr Middle has 798 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mckinney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonard Evans Jr Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonard Evans Jr Middle is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Leonard Evans Jr Middle?
31.2% of students at Leonard Evans Jr Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonard Evans Jr Middle?
The largest demographic group at Leonard Evans Jr Middle is White at 41.2% of enrollment, in Mckinney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonard Evans Jr Middle?
Leonard Evans Jr Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Leonard Evans Jr Middle rank among middle schools in Mckinney?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard Evans Jr Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Mckinney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mckinney on the city page.
What other schools are in Mckinney Isd?
Besides Leonard Evans Jr Middle, Mckinney Isd also operates Mckinney H S (2,668 students), Mckinney Boyd H S (2,547 students), and Mckinney North H S (2,387 students). See the Mckinney Isd district page for the complete list.