- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-26.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 2.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 480001410415 · San Antonio, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
72 enr · 36:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: George Gervin Academy (793 students)
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-26.9%). Teacher FTE lost 2.5 → 2.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle compares
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,488
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for George Gervin Academy reports $16,488 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~72 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.