- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Daingerfield, TX
Daingerfield J H
Federal NCES profile for Daingerfield J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481618001197
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daingerfield J H earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Daingerfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Daingerfield J H has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daingerfield J H ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Daingerfield, TX.
School address
District: Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481618001197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Daingerfield J H shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 481618001197 · Daingerfield, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
207 enr · 9.9:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Daingerfield H S (343 students)
Daingerfield J H shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Daingerfield J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daingerfield H
Daingerfield H S
343 students
- West El
West El
260 students
- South El
South El
216 students
- This school
Daingerfield J H
207 students
What this shows Daingerfield J H reports 207 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daingerfield J H compares
Daingerfield 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$15,986
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.7%
White 33.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Daingerfield J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd reports $15,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daingerfield J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daingerfield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daingerfield J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~207 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daingerfield J H
How many students attend Daingerfield J H?
Daingerfield J H has 207 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Daingerfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daingerfield J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Daingerfield J H is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% 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 Daingerfield J H?
85.5% of students at Daingerfield J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daingerfield J H?
The largest demographic group at Daingerfield J H is African American at 35.7% of enrollment, in Daingerfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daingerfield J H?
Daingerfield J H has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Daingerfield J H rank among public schools in Daingerfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Daingerfield J H ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Daingerfield, 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 Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd?
Besides Daingerfield J H, Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd also operates Daingerfield H S (343 students), West El (260 students), and South El (216 students). See the Daingerfield-Lone Star Isd district page for the complete list.