- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cuero, TX
Cuero J H
Federal NCES profile for Cuero J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481596001165
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cuero J H earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cuero · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cuero J H has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cuero J H ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cuero, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Cuero J H held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 481596001165 · Cuero, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 10.7:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cuero H S (647 students)
Cuero J H held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cuero J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cuero H S
Cuero H S
647 students
- Hunt El
Hunt El
483 students
- This school
Cuero J H
439 students
- J C French El
J C French El
319 students
What this shows Cuero J H reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cuero J H compares
Cuero 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$13,568
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
White 39.6%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Cuero J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cuero Isd reports $13,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cuero J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuero H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunt El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C French El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cuero J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cuero J H
How many students attend Cuero J H?
Cuero J H has 439 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cuero, TX. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cuero J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Cuero J H is 10.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Cuero J H?
63.1% of students at Cuero J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cuero J H?
The largest demographic group at Cuero J H is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Cuero, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cuero J H?
Cuero J H has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Cuero J H rank among public schools in Cuero?
By Resource Investment Index, Cuero J H ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cuero, 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 Cuero Isd?
Besides Cuero J H, Cuero Isd also operates Cuero H S (647 students), Hunt El (483 students), and J C French El (319 students). See the Cuero Isd district page for the complete list.