- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcleod, TX
Mcleod El
Federal NCES profile for Mcleod El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482991003365
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcleod El earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mcleod · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcleod El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcleod El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mcleod, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
165 on latest CCD 482991003365 · Mcleod, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 12.7:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcleod H S (424 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Mcleod. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mcleod El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcleod H S
Mcleod H S
424 students
- This school 165
Mcleod El
165 students
- Mcleod Middle 140
Mcleod Middle
140 students
What this shows Mcleod El reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcleod El compares
Mcleod El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$11,773
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcleod Isd reports $11,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcleod El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcleod H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcleod Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcleod El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcleod El
How many students attend Mcleod El?
Mcleod El has 165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcleod, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcleod El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcleod El is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Mcleod El?
61.2% of students at Mcleod El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcleod El?
Mcleod El has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Mcleod El rank among public schools in Mcleod?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcleod El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mcleod, 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 Mcleod Isd?
Besides Mcleod El, Mcleod Isd also operates Mcleod H S (424 students) and Mcleod Middle (140 students). See the Mcleod Isd district page for the complete list.