- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cisco, TX
Cisco J H
Federal NCES profile for Cisco J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481407005855
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cisco J H earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cisco · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cisco J H has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cisco J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Cisco J H held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 481407005855 · Cisco, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 8.5:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Cisco El (428 students)
Cisco J H held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cisco J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cisco El
Cisco El
428 students
- Cisco H S
Cisco H S
225 students
- This school 170
Cisco J H
170 students
- Cisco Learning 12
Cisco Learning Center
12 students
What this shows Cisco J H reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cisco J H compares
Cisco 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,080
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 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Cisco J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cisco Isd reports $14,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cisco J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cisco H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cisco Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cisco J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cisco J H
How many students attend Cisco J H?
Cisco J H has 170 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cisco J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Cisco J H is 8.5:1, which is 42% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% 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 Cisco J H?
47.2% of students at Cisco J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cisco J H?
The largest demographic group at Cisco J H is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Cisco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cisco J H?
Cisco J H has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher 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 Cisco J H rank among public schools in Cisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Cisco J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cisco, 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 Cisco Isd?
Besides Cisco J H, Cisco Isd also operates Cisco El (428 students), Cisco H S (225 students), and Cisco Learning Center (12 students). See the Cisco Isd district page for the complete list.