- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, TX
Columbus J H
Federal NCES profile for Columbus J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481470000964
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus J H earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus J H has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Columbus, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Columbus J H shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 481470000964 · Columbus, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 12:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus El (798 students)
Columbus J H shrank from 333 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Columbus J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus El
Columbus El
798 students
- Columbus H S
Columbus H S
524 students
- This school
Columbus J H
323 students
- Columbus Alter 14
Columbus Alternative School
14 students
What this shows Columbus J H reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus J H compares
Columbus 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,527
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
85
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Columbus J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus Isd reports $12,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Alternative School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus J H
How many students attend Columbus J H?
Columbus J H has 323 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, TX. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus J H is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Columbus J H?
55.9% of students at Columbus J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus J H?
The largest demographic group at Columbus J H is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Columbus, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus J H?
Columbus J H has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbus J H rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus Isd?
Besides Columbus J H, Columbus Isd also operates Columbus El (798 students), Columbus H S (524 students), and Columbus Alternative School (14 students). See the Columbus Isd district page for the complete list.