- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mcleod, TX
Mcleod Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mcleod Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482991021160
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcleod Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mcleod · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcleod Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcleod Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mcleod, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
140 on latest CCD 482991021160 · Mcleod, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 12.7:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcleod H S (424 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 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 Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcleod H S
Mcleod H S
424 students
- Mcleod El 165
Mcleod El
165 students
- This school 140
Mcleod Middle
140 students
What this shows Mcleod Middle reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcleod Middle compares
Mcleod Middle 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 | 45.7% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 89% | - | - |
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.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
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
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
33.6%
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 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcleod H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcleod El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcleod Middle'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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcleod Middle
How many students attend Mcleod Middle?
Mcleod Middle has 140 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mcleod, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcleod Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcleod Middle 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 Middle?
45.7% of students at Mcleod Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcleod Middle?
Mcleod Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Mcleod?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcleod Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Mcleod Isd also operates Mcleod H S (424 students) and Mcleod El (165 students). See the Mcleod Isd district page for the complete list.