- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Big Spring, TX
Big Spring J H
Federal NCES profile for Big Spring J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481020008303
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Spring J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Big Spring · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Spring J H has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Spring J H ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Big Spring, TX.
School address
District: Big Spring Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481020008303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Big Spring J H held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 481020008303 · Big Spring, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 10.7:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Spring H S (982 students)
Big Spring J H held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.4 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Big Spring J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Spring H S
Big Spring H S
982 students
- Big Spring Int
Big Spring Int
522 students
- Marcy El
Marcy El
513 students
- This school
Big Spring J H
490 students
- Washington El
Washington El
489 students
- Moss El 380
Moss El
380 students
What this shows Big Spring J H reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Spring J H compares
Big Spring 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$12,360
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
White 21.0%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Big Spring J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Spring Isd reports $12,360 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Spring J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Spring Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moss El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Spring J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Spring J H
How many students attend Big Spring J H?
Big Spring J H has 490 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Big Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Spring J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Spring J H is 10.7:1, which is 27% 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 Spring J H?
67.2% of students at Big Spring J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Spring J H?
The largest demographic group at Big Spring J H is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Big Spring, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Spring J H?
Big Spring J H has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Spring J H rank among public schools in Big Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Spring J H ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Big Spring, 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 Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Spring Isd?
Besides Big Spring J H, Big Spring Isd also operates Big Spring H S (982 students), Big Spring Int (522 students), and Marcy El (513 students). See the Big Spring Isd district page for the complete list.