- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nevada, TX
Mcclendon El
Federal NCES profile for Mcclendon El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481485000986
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcclendon El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Nevada · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcclendon El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcclendon El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Nevada, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-204 students YoY
Mcclendon El shrank from 697 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (-29.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-204 students YoY 481485000986 · Nevada, TX Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 11.9:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Community H S (1,328 students)
Mcclendon El shrank from 697 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (-29.3%). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mcclendon El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Community H S
Community H S
1,328 students
- John & Barbara
John & Barbara Roderick El
663 students
- Leland E Edge
Leland E Edge Middle
662 students
- This school
Mcclendon El
548 students
- Nesmith El 511
Nesmith El
511 students
- Collin Co J J 9
Collin Co J J a E P
9 students
What this shows Mcclendon El reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcclendon El compares
Mcclendon El 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$11,716
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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.9%
White 33.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Mcclendon El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Community Isd reports $11,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcclendon El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John & Barbara Roderick El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leland E Edge Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nesmith El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Collin Co J J a E P | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mcclendon El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide other 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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcclendon El
How many students attend Mcclendon El?
Mcclendon El has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nevada, TX. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), down 204.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcclendon El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcclendon El is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Mcclendon El?
58.7% of students at Mcclendon El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcclendon El?
The largest demographic group at Mcclendon El is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in Nevada, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcclendon El?
Mcclendon El 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 Mcclendon El rank among public schools in Nevada?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcclendon El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Nevada, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Community Isd?
Besides Mcclendon El, Community Isd also operates Community H S (1,328 students), John & Barbara Roderick El (663 students), and Leland E Edge Middle (662 students). See the Community Isd district page for the complete list.