- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cleveland, TX
Santa Fe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Santa Fe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481437014035
👥 S:T ratio 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Fe Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 97.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Fe Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Cleveland, TX.
School address
District: Cleveland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481437014035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
Santa Fe Middle grew from 915 students in 2022-23 to 988 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 70.5 → 76.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+73 students YoY 481437014035 · Cleveland, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,117 enr · 16:1 · 97.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland H S (3,627 students)
Santa Fe Middle grew from 915 students in 2022-23 to 988 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 70.5 → 76.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Santa Fe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland H S
Cleveland H S
3,627 students
- Cleveland Midd 1,446
Cleveland Middle
1,446 students
- This school 1,117
Santa Fe Middle
1,117 students
- Northside El 1,073
Northside El
1,073 students
- Santa Fe El 1,072
Santa Fe El
1,072 students
- Cottonwood El 1,023
Cottonwood El
1,023 students
What this shows Santa Fe Middle reports 1,117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Fe Middle compares
Santa Fe Middle is a growing 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.2% | ▲ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,117 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,117
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,415
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.1%
White 2.4%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Santa Fe Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Cleveland Isd reports $13,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Fe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Fe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,446
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Fe Middle
How many students attend Santa Fe Middle?
Santa Fe Middle has 1,117 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cleveland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 915 (2022-23) → 988 (2023-24), up 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe Middle is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Fe Middle?
97.2% of students at Santa Fe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Fe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Santa Fe Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Fe Middle?
Santa Fe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Santa Fe Middle rank among middle schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe Middle ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Cleveland, 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 Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland Isd?
Besides Santa Fe Middle, Cleveland Isd also operates Cleveland H S (3,627 students), Cleveland Middle (1,446 students), and Northside El (1,073 students). See the Cleveland Isd district page for the complete list.