- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arp, TX
Arp J H
Federal NCES profile for Arp J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480873006068
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arp J H earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Arp · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Arp J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arp J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Arp, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Arp J H grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 480873006068 · Arp, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 13.6:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Arp El (455 students)
Arp J H grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 237 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE held 18.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Arp J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arp El
Arp El
455 students
- Arp H S
Arp H S
308 students
- This school
Arp J H
245 students
What this shows Arp J H reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arp J H compares
Arp J H 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,787
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Arp J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arp Isd reports $12,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arp J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arp El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arp H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arp J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arp J H
How many students attend Arp J H?
Arp J H has 245 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arp, TX. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arp J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Arp J H is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arp J H?
53.9% of students at Arp J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arp J H?
The largest demographic group at Arp J H is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Arp, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arp J H?
Arp J H has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Arp J H rank among public schools in Arp?
By Resource Investment Index, Arp J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Arp, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Arp Isd?
Besides Arp J H, Arp Isd also operates Arp El (455 students) and Arp H S (308 students). See the Arp Isd district page for the complete list.