- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Beeville, TX
A C Jones H S
Federal NCES profile for A C Jones H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480972000442
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A C Jones H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Beeville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
A C Jones H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A C Jones H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Beeville, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
A C Jones H S held near 1,021 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 65.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 480972000442 · Beeville, TX High · MID · TRAD
969 enr · 14.9:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Moreno J H (682 students)
A C Jones H S held near 1,021 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 65.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
A C Jones H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
A C Jones H S
969 students
- Moreno J H
Moreno J H
682 students
- Fadden-Mckeown
Fadden-Mckeown-Chambliss El
574 students
- R a Hall El
R a Hall El
463 students
- Hampton-Moreno 345
Hampton-Moreno-Dugat Early Childhood Center
345 students
What this shows A C Jones H S reports 969 students on the CCD universe file.
How A C Jones H S compares
A C Jones H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 969 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
969
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.1%
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
$12,943
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.2%
White 11.8%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, A C Jones H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beeville Isd reports $12,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How A C Jones H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moreno J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fadden-Mckeown-Chambliss El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R a Hall El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampton-Moreno-Dugat Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A C Jones H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide high 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 (~969 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about A C Jones H S
How many students attend A C Jones H S?
A C Jones H S has 969 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beeville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,041 (2022-23) → 1,021 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at A C Jones H S?
The student-teacher ratio at A C Jones H S is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A C Jones H S?
81.4% of students at A C Jones H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A C Jones H S?
The largest demographic group at A C Jones H S is Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment, in Beeville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A C Jones H S?
A C Jones H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A C Jones H S rank among public schools in Beeville?
By Resource Investment Index, A C Jones H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Beeville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Beeville on the city page.
What other schools are in Beeville Isd?
Besides A C Jones H S, Beeville Isd also operates Moreno J H (682 students), Fadden-Mckeown-Chambliss El (574 students), and R a Hall El (463 students). See the Beeville Isd district page for the complete list.