- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Banquete, TX
Banquete J H
Federal NCES profile for Banquete J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480941000401
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banquete J H earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Banquete · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Banquete J H has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banquete J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Banquete, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Banquete J H shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 480941000401 · Banquete, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 8.9:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Banquete El (336 students)
Banquete J H shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Banquete J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Banquete El
Banquete El
336 students
- Banquete H S
Banquete H S
247 students
- This school
Banquete J H
161 students
What this shows Banquete J H reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banquete J H compares
Banquete J H is a shrinking 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$15,498
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 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.9%
White 15.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Banquete J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Banquete Isd reports $15,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banquete J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banquete El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banquete H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banquete J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banquete J H
How many students attend Banquete J H?
Banquete J H has 161 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Banquete, TX. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banquete J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Banquete J H is 8.9:1, which is 39% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% 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 Banquete J H?
64.5% of students at Banquete J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banquete J H?
The largest demographic group at Banquete J H is Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment, in Banquete, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banquete J H?
Banquete J H has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Banquete J H rank among public schools in Banquete?
By Resource Investment Index, Banquete J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Banquete, 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 Banquete Isd?
Besides Banquete J H, Banquete Isd also operates Banquete El (336 students) and Banquete H S (247 students). See the Banquete Isd district page for the complete list.