Enrollment
1,112
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Channelview, TX
Alice Johnson J H
Federal NCES profile for Alice Johnson J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481359000853
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice Johnson J H earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Channelview · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice Johnson J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Johnson J H ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Channelview, TX.
School address
District: Channelview Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481359000853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alice Johnson J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alice Johnson J H
Alice Johnson J H is a higher-need, large middle school in Channelview, Texas, enrolling 1,112 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 above the state's typical profile, with 74.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,112 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 852 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #741, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 704 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 279 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,112 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Channelview Isd also operates Channelview H S (2,917 students) and Aguirre J H (933 students) alongside Alice Johnson 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 Alice Johnson J H compares
Alice Johnson 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 | 74.3% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,112 | top 9% | - | - |
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.
1,112
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
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
36.3%
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
$11,998
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 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 84.5%
African American 8.7%
White 4.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Alice Johnson J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Channelview Isd, which includes Alice Johnson J H.
$11,998
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 43.0%
Federal 14.3%
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 Alice Johnson J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channelview H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aguirre J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| B H Hamblen El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcghee El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| De Zavala El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice Johnson J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,917
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alice Johnson J H
How many students attend Alice Johnson J H?
Alice Johnson J H has 1,112 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Channelview, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice Johnson J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice Johnson 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 Alice Johnson J H?
74.3% of students at Alice Johnson J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice Johnson J H?
The largest demographic group at Alice Johnson J H is Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment, in Channelview, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice Johnson J H?
Alice Johnson J H has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Alice Johnson J H rank among public schools in Channelview?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Johnson J H ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Channelview, 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 Channelview on the city page.
Is Alice Johnson J H a good school?
Alice Johnson J H earns 29/100 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 Channelview Isd?
Besides Alice Johnson J H, Channelview Isd also operates Channelview H S (2,917 students), Aguirre J H (933 students), and B H Hamblen El (886 students). See the Channelview Isd district page for the complete list.
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