Enrollment
1,363
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Straus Middle
Federal NCES profile for Straus Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483312013774
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Straus Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #42 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Straus Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Straus Middle ranks #42 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Northside Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483312013774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Straus Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Straus Middle
Straus Middle is a large middle school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 1,363 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Texas schools and 41% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.0% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,363 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #254.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (19%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1363 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Northside Isd spends $10,615 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students) and Harlan H S (2,778 students) alongside Straus Middle.
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 Straus Middle compares
Straus 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,363 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,363
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 1363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 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 59.2%
White 19.0%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Straus Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northside Isd, which includes Straus Middle.
$10,615
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.8%
State 21.6%
Federal 17.6%
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 Straus Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brandeis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Straus Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,965
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,670
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle 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 (~1,363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Straus Middle
How many students attend Straus Middle?
Straus Middle has 1,363 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Straus Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Straus Middle is 20.7:1, which is 41% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Straus Middle?
24.0% of students at Straus Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Straus Middle?
The largest demographic group at Straus Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Straus Middle?
Straus Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Straus Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Straus Middle ranks #42 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.
Is Straus Middle a good school?
Straus Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Northside Isd?
Besides Straus Middle, Northside Isd also operates Brennan H S (2,965 students), Harlan H S (2,778 students), and Clark H S (2,750 students). See the Northside Isd district page for the complete list.
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