Enrollment
424
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcleod, TX
Mcleod H S
Federal NCES profile for Mcleod H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482991003366
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcleod H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mcleod · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 38.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcleod H S has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcleod H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mcleod, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+162% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcleod H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcleod H S
Mcleod H S is a mid-sized high school in Mcleod, Texas, enrolling 424 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 162% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 725 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #629, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mcleod Isd also operates Mcleod El (165 students) and Mcleod Middle (140 students) alongside Mcleod H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcleod H S compares
Mcleod H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38.5:1 | ▲ 162% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
38.5:1
students per teacher
- 162% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,590
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Mcleod H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcleod Isd, which includes Mcleod H S.
$11,590
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.7%
State 80.9%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcleod H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcleod El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcleod Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcleod H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~38.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcleod H S
How many students attend Mcleod H S?
Mcleod H S has 424 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcleod, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcleod H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcleod H S is 38.5:1, which is 162% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 145% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcleod H S?
33.0% of students at Mcleod H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcleod H S?
The largest demographic group at Mcleod H S is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Mcleod, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcleod H S?
Mcleod H S has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcleod H S rank among public schools in Mcleod?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcleod H S ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Mcleod on the city page.
Is Mcleod H S a good school?
Mcleod H S earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mcleod Isd?
Besides Mcleod H S, Mcleod Isd also operates Mcleod El (165 students) and Mcleod Middle (140 students). See the Mcleod Isd district page for the complete list.
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