- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Big Sandy, TX
Big Sandy J H
Federal NCES profile for Big Sandy J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481014007089
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Sandy J H earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Big Sandy · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Sandy J H has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Sandy J H ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Big Sandy, TX.
School address
District: Big Sandy Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481014007089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Big Sandy J H grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 481014007089 · Big Sandy, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 10.6:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Sandy El (320 students)
Big Sandy J H grew from 145 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Big Sandy J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Sandy El
Big Sandy El
320 students
- Big Sandy H S
Big Sandy H S
191 students
- This school
Big Sandy J H
138 students
What this shows Big Sandy J H reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Sandy J H compares
Big Sandy 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$12,644
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 6.5%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Big Sandy J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Sandy Isd reports $12,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Sandy J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Sandy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Sandy J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- 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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Sandy J H
How many students attend Big Sandy J H?
Big Sandy J H has 138 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Big Sandy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Sandy J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Sandy J H is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Big Sandy J H?
62.8% of students at Big Sandy J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Sandy J H?
The largest demographic group at Big Sandy J H is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Big Sandy, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Sandy J H?
Big Sandy J H has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Big Sandy J H rank among public schools in Big Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Sandy J H ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Big Sandy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Big Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Sandy Isd?
Besides Big Sandy J H, Big Sandy Isd also operates Big Sandy El (320 students) and Big Sandy H S (191 students). See the Big Sandy Isd district page for the complete list.