- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mansfield, TX
Linda Jobe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Linda Jobe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482892011818
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linda Jobe Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Linda Jobe Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Jobe Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Mansfield, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892011818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Linda Jobe Middle held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 482892011818 · Mansfield, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
820 enr · 15.2:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
Linda Jobe Middle held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Linda Jobe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 820
Linda Jobe Middle
820 students
What this shows Linda Jobe Middle reports 820 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linda Jobe Middle compares
Linda Jobe 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 820 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
820
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$10,678
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 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
White 33.9%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Linda Jobe Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linda Jobe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linda Jobe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~820 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linda Jobe Middle
How many students attend Linda Jobe Middle?
Linda Jobe Middle has 820 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mansfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 884 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linda Jobe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Linda Jobe Middle is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linda Jobe Middle?
45.5% of students at Linda Jobe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linda Jobe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Linda Jobe Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Mansfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linda Jobe Middle?
Linda Jobe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Linda Jobe Middle rank among middle schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Jobe Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Mansfield, 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 Mansfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides Linda Jobe Middle, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.