- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, TX
Briscoe J H
Federal NCES profile for Briscoe J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482658008561
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briscoe J H earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Briscoe J H has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briscoe J H ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Briscoe J H held near 1,962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.2 → 80.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 482658008561 · Richmond, TX Middle · LARGE · TRAD
2,003 enr · 23.6:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulshear H S (3,401 students)
Briscoe J H held near 1,962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.2 → 80.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Briscoe J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulshear H S
Fulshear H S
3,401 students
- Dean Leaman J
Dean Leaman J H School
2,888 students
- Foster H S
Foster H S
2,747 students
- George Ranch H
George Ranch H S
2,337 students
- This school
Briscoe J H
2,003 students
- Dr Thomas E Ra
Dr Thomas E Randle H S
1,966 students
What this shows Briscoe J H reports 2,003 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briscoe J H compares
Briscoe 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 61% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,003 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,003
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$10,664
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 30.0%
White 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 30.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Briscoe J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar Cisd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Briscoe J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulshear H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dean Leaman J H School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Thomas E Randle H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briscoe J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,888
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,747
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~2,003 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Briscoe J H
How many students attend Briscoe J H?
Briscoe J H has 2,003 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,914 (2022-23) → 1,962 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briscoe J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Briscoe J H is 23.6:1, which is 61% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Briscoe J H?
33.0% of students at Briscoe J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briscoe J H?
The largest demographic group at Briscoe J H is African American at 30.0% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briscoe J H?
Briscoe J H has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Briscoe J H rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Briscoe J H ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Lamar Cisd?
Besides Briscoe J H, Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students), Dean Leaman J H School (2,888 students), and Foster H S (2,747 students). See the Lamar Cisd district page for the complete list.