- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Leonard Middle
Federal NCES profile for Leonard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481970001874
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonard Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #31 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonard Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard Middle ranks #31 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970001874 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Leonard Middle shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 481970001874 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 12.3:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Leonard Middle shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Leonard Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 568
Leonard Middle
568 students
What this shows Leonard Middle reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonard Middle compares
Leonard 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 | 88.6% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 41% | - | - |
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.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
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
69.2%
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
$13,690
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
African American 32.0%
White 5.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Leonard Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leonard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- 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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leonard Middle
How many students attend Leonard Middle?
Leonard Middle has 568 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonard 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 Middle?
88.6% of students at Leonard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonard Middle?
The largest demographic group at Leonard Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonard Middle?
Leonard Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard Middle ranks #31 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Leonard Middle, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.