- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring, TX
Mildred Jenkins El
Federal NCES profile for Mildred Jenkins El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484122004715
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mildred Jenkins El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #23 of 25
- schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mildred Jenkins El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mildred Jenkins El ranks #23 of 25 schools in Spring, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Mildred Jenkins El held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 484122004715 · Spring, TX Other · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 13.7:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Mildred Jenkins El held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mildred Jenkins El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- This school 603
Mildred Jenkins El
603 students
What this shows Mildred Jenkins El reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mildred Jenkins El compares
Mildred Jenkins El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$12,710
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 603 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
African American 27.2%
White 8.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Mildred Jenkins El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mildred Jenkins El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mildred Jenkins El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mildred Jenkins El
How many students attend Mildred Jenkins El?
Mildred Jenkins El has 603 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mildred Jenkins El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mildred Jenkins El is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Mildred Jenkins El?
80.9% of students at Mildred Jenkins El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mildred Jenkins El?
The largest demographic group at Mildred Jenkins El is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mildred Jenkins El?
Mildred Jenkins El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Mildred Jenkins El rank among schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Mildred Jenkins El ranks #23 of 25 schools in Spring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Isd?
Besides Mildred Jenkins El, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.