Enrollment
140
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcleod Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcleod Middle
Mcleod Middle is a small elementary school in Mcleod, Texas, enrolling 140 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 140 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 277 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #202, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 140 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Mcleod Isd also operates Mcleod H S (424 students) and Mcleod El (165 students) alongside Mcleod Middle.
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 Middle compares
Mcleod Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,590
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 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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcleod Isd, which includes Mcleod Middle.
$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 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
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 38.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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 (~140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mcleod on the city page.
Is Mcleod Middle a good school?
Mcleod Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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