Enrollment
417
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Little River, TX
Academy J H
Federal NCES profile for Academy J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480747006348
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy J H earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Little River · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy J H ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Little River, TX.
School address
District: Academy Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480747006348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy J H
Academy J H is a mid-sized middle school in Little River, Texas, enrolling 417 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 417 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 841 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #692, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Academy Isd spends $9,717 per pupil, 29% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Academy Isd also operates Academy H S (546 students) and Academy El (444 students) alongside Academy J H.
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 Academy J H compares
Academy J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$9,717
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Academy J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy Isd, which includes Academy J H.
$9,717
Per student
-29%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 46.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 Academy J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Academy J H
How many students attend Academy J H?
Academy J H has 417 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Little River, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy J H is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy J H?
38.7% of students at Academy J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy J H?
The largest demographic group at Academy J H is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Little River, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy J H?
Academy J H has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Academy J H rank among public schools in Little River?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy J H ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Little River, 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 Little River on the city page.
Is Academy J H a good school?
Academy J H earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Academy Isd?
Besides Academy J H, Academy Isd also operates Academy H S (546 students), Academy El (444 students), and Academy Early Childhood Center (167 students). See the Academy Isd district page for the complete list.
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