- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ballinger, TX
Ballinger J H
Federal NCES profile for Ballinger J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480930000390
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ballinger J H earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ballinger · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ballinger J H has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ballinger J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ballinger, TX.
School address
District: Ballinger Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480930000390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ballinger J H held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480930000390 · Ballinger, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 9.1:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballinger El (377 students)
Ballinger J H held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ballinger J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballinger El
Ballinger El
377 students
- Ballinger H S
Ballinger H S
231 students
- This school
Ballinger J H
164 students
- Fairview Accel 2
Fairview Accelerated
2 students
- Fairview Accel 1
Fairview Accelerated (Daep)
1 students
What this shows Ballinger J H reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ballinger J H compares
Ballinger J H 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$14,952
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.0%
White 44.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Ballinger J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ballinger Isd reports $14,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ballinger J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballinger El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballinger H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Accelerated | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Fairview Accelerated (Daep) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ballinger J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ballinger J H
How many students attend Ballinger J H?
Ballinger J H has 164 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ballinger, TX. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballinger J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballinger J H is 9.1:1, which is 38% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 42% 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 Ballinger J H?
52.5% of students at Ballinger J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ballinger J H?
The largest demographic group at Ballinger J H is Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment, in Ballinger, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ballinger J H?
Ballinger J H has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Ballinger J H rank among public schools in Ballinger?
By Resource Investment Index, Ballinger J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ballinger, 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 Ballinger Isd?
Besides Ballinger J H, Ballinger Isd also operates Ballinger El (377 students), Ballinger H S (231 students), and Fairview Accelerated (2 students). See the Ballinger Isd district page for the complete list.