- Enrollment
- 2,734
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Euless, TX
Central J H
Federal NCES profile for Central J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482406002667
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central J H earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Euless · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central J H ranks #5 of 12 schools in Euless, TX.
School address
District: Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482406002667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Central J H held near 1,096 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 74.4 → 74.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 482406002667 · Euless, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,061 enr · 14.3:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Trinity H S (2,734 students)
Central J H held near 1,096 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 74.4 → 74.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Central J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trinity H S
Trinity H S
2,734 students
- Bell H S
Bell H S
2,411 students
- Euless J H 1,075
Euless J H
1,075 students
- This school 1,061
Central J H
1,061 students
- Harwood J H 1,024
Harwood J H
1,024 students
- Bedford J H 968
Bedford J H
968 students
What this shows Central J H reports 1,061 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central J H compares
Central 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,061 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,061
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,260
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 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
186
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
White 25.7%
African American 21.3%
Asian 12.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.8, Central J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd reports $10,260 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Euless J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harwood J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bedford J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~1,061 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central J H
How many students attend Central J H?
Central J H has 1,061 students enrolled. It is a public school in Euless, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,094 (2022-23) → 1,096 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Central J H is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Central J H?
51.4% of students at Central J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central J H?
The largest demographic group at Central J H is Hispanic or Latino at 28.0% of enrollment, in Euless, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central J H?
Central J H has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Central J H rank among schools in Euless?
By Resource Investment Index, Central J H ranks #5 of 12 schools in Euless, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Euless on the city page.
What other schools are in Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd?
Besides Central J H, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd also operates Trinity H S (2,734 students), Bell H S (2,411 students), and Euless J H (1,075 students). See the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Isd district page for the complete list.