- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Poe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Poe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483873004385
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poe Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 95.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Poe Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poe Middle ranks #8 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873004385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
232 on latest CCD 483873004385 · San Antonio, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 14.5:1 · 95.3% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Resource Investment Index #8 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Poe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- This school 232
Poe Middle
232 students
What this shows Poe Middle reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poe Middle compares
Poe 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.3% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,971
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poe Middle
How many students attend Poe Middle?
Poe Middle has 232 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Poe Middle is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Poe Middle?
95.3% of students at Poe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poe Middle?
Poe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Poe Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Poe Middle ranks #8 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Antonio Isd?
Besides Poe Middle, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Brackenridge H S (1,593 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.