- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dalhart, TX
Dalhart J H
Federal NCES profile for Dalhart J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481620006237
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dalhart J H earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Dalhart · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dalhart J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dalhart J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dalhart, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Dalhart J H held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 481620006237 · Dalhart, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 15.8:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dalhart El (523 students)
Dalhart J H held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dalhart J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dalhart El
Dalhart El
523 students
- Dalhart H S
Dalhart H S
481 students
- Dalhart Int
Dalhart Int
430 students
- This school
Dalhart J H
412 students
What this shows Dalhart J H reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dalhart J H compares
Dalhart 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,530
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 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
White 24.8%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Dalhart J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dalhart Isd reports $10,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dalhart J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhart El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dalhart H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dalhart Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dalhart J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dalhart J H
How many students attend Dalhart J H?
Dalhart J H has 412 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dalhart, TX. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dalhart J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Dalhart J H is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dalhart J H?
55.4% of students at Dalhart J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dalhart J H?
The largest demographic group at Dalhart J H is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Dalhart, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dalhart J H?
Dalhart J H has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Dalhart J H rank among public schools in Dalhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Dalhart J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dalhart, 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 Dalhart Isd?
Besides Dalhart J H, Dalhart Isd also operates Dalhart El (523 students), Dalhart H S (481 students), and Dalhart Int (430 students). See the Dalhart Isd district page for the complete list.