- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Benito, TX
Cameron Co J J a E P
Federal NCES profile for Cameron Co J J a E P, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483879008467
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cameron Co J J a E P earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 20
- schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 9
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Co J J a E P ranks #2 of 20 schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: San Benito Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483879008467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Cameron Co J J a E P shrank from 61 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-16.4%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 483879008467 · San Benito, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
9 enr · 83.6% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: San Benito H S (2,057 students)
Cameron Co J J a E P shrank from 61 students in 2022-23 to 51 in 2023-24 (-16.4%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cameron Co J J a E P in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Benito H S
San Benito H S
2,057 students
- Berta Cabaza M 695
Berta Cabaza Middle
695 students
- San Benito Vet 645
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
645 students
- Cash El 611
Cash El
611 students
- San Benito Riv 558
San Benito Riverside Middle
558 students
- This school 9
Cameron Co J J a E P
9 students
What this shows Cameron Co J J a E P reports 9 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cameron Co J J a E P compares
Cameron Co J J a E P 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 9 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$13,444
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Cameron Co J J a E P is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Benito Cisd reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cameron Co J J a E P Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito H S | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Berta Cabaza Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Cash El | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| San Benito Riverside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Cameron Co J J a E P's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Cameron Co J J a E P
How many students attend Cameron Co J J a E P?
Cameron Co J J a E P has 9 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in San Benito, TX. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 51 (2023-24), down 10.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cameron Co J J a E P?
83.6% of students at Cameron Co J J a E P are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cameron Co J J a E P?
The largest demographic group at Cameron Co J J a E P is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cameron Co J J a E P?
Cameron Co J J a E P has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cameron Co J J a E P rank among schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Co J J a E P ranks #2 of 20 schools in San Benito, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Benito on the city page.
What other schools are in San Benito Cisd?
Besides Cameron Co J J a E P, San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students), Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students), and San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy (645 students). See the San Benito Cisd district page for the complete list.