- Enrollment
- 2,734
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bedford, TX
Bedford J H
Federal NCES profile for Bedford J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482406002662
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford J H earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 8
- schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford J H has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford J H ranks #3 of 8 schools in Bedford, TX.
School address
District: Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482406002662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Bedford J H held near 1,001 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.7 → 59.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 482406002662 · Bedford, TX Other · MID · TRAD
968 enr · 17.6:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Trinity H S (2,734 students)
Bedford J H held near 1,001 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.7 → 59.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bedford J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trinity H S
Trinity H S
2,734 students
- Bell H S
Bell H S
2,411 students
- Euless J H 1,075
Euless J H
1,075 students
- Central J H 1,061
Central J H
1,061 students
- Harwood J H 1,024
Harwood J H
1,024 students
- This school 968
Bedford J H
968 students
What this shows Bedford J H reports 968 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedford J H compares
Bedford 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 968 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
968
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,260
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 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Bedford J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd reports $10,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bedford J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Euless J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harwood J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other 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 (~968 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedford J H
How many students attend Bedford J H?
Bedford J H has 968 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bedford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 1,001 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford J H is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford J H?
41.8% of students at Bedford J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford J H?
The largest demographic group at Bedford J H is White at 43.5% of enrollment, in Bedford, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford J H?
Bedford J H has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bedford J H rank among schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford J H ranks #3 of 8 schools in Bedford, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bedford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd?
Besides Bedford J H, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd also operates Trinity H S (2,734 students), Bell H S (2,411 students), and Euless J H (1,075 students). See the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd district page for the complete list.