- Enrollment
- 3,535
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, TX
Barnett J H
Federal NCES profile for Barnett J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480870005335
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnett J H earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 16
- middle schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Barnett J H has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnett J H ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Arlington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480870005335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Barnett J H shrank from 641 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 480870005335 · Arlington, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 11.8:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin H S (3,535 students)
Barnett J H shrank from 641 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Barnett J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin H S
Martin H S
3,535 students
- Sam Houston H
Sam Houston H S
3,208 students
- Arlington H S
Arlington H S
2,580 students
- Lamar H S
Lamar H S
2,457 students
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,140 students
- This school 579
Barnett J H
579 students
What this shows Barnett J H reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barnett J H compares
Barnett 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$11,746
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
African American 37.5%
Asian 12.8%
White 5.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Barnett J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington Isd reports $11,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barnett J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnett J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,208
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barnett J H
How many students attend Barnett J H?
Barnett J H has 579 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnett J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnett J H is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Barnett J H?
69.4% of students at Barnett J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnett J H?
The largest demographic group at Barnett J H is Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnett J H?
Barnett J H has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Barnett J H rank among middle schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnett J H ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington Isd?
Besides Barnett J H, Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students), Sam Houston H S (3,208 students), and Arlington H S (2,580 students). See the Arlington Isd district page for the complete list.