- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buna, TX
Buna J H
Federal NCES profile for Buna 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 481209000706
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buna J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Buna · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Buna J H has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buna J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Buna, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Buna J H shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 481209000706 · Buna, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 11.4:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Buna El (721 students)
Buna J H shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Buna J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buna El
Buna El
721 students
- Buna H S
Buna H S
435 students
- This school
Buna J H
318 students
What this shows Buna J H reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buna J H compares
Buna 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$12,468
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Buna J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Buna Isd reports $12,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Buna J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buna El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buna H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buna J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buna J H
How many students attend Buna J H?
Buna J H has 318 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buna, TX. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buna J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Buna J H is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Buna J H?
43.1% of students at Buna J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buna J H?
The largest demographic group at Buna J H is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Buna, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buna J H?
Buna 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 Buna J H rank among public schools in Buna?
By Resource Investment Index, Buna J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Buna, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Buna Isd?
Besides Buna J H, Buna Isd also operates Buna El (721 students) and Buna H S (435 students). See the Buna Isd district page for the complete list.