Enrollment
72
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Antonio, TX
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480001410415Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #324 of 327
- schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36:1
- large classes for Texas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle ranks #324 of 327 schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: George Gervin Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480001410415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+145% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle is a high-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 72 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 145% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Texas schools, with 72 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 66 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #65, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, George Gervin Academy, also runs George Gervin Academy (793 students).
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 Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle compares
Ruth Jones Mcclendon 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 | 36:1 | ▲ 145% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
36:1
students per teacher
- 145% 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
77.8%
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
$13,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
African American 36.1%
White 4.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for George Gervin Academy, which includes Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle.
$13,992
Per student
+3%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.5%
State 68.5%
Federal 27.0%
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 Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Gervin Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other 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 (~72 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle
How many students attend Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle?
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle has 72 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle is 36:1, which is 145% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 129% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle?
100.0% of students at Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle?
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle rank among schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle ranks #324 of 327 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 schools in San Antonio on the city page.
Is Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle a good school?
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 George Gervin Academy?
Besides Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle, George Gervin Academy also operates George Gervin Academy (793 students). See the George Gervin Academy district page for the complete list.
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