Enrollment
412
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dalhart J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dalhart J H
Dalhart J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Dalhart, Texas, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,198 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #583.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (25%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Dalhart Isd spends $10,092 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dalhart Isd also operates Dalhart El (523 students) and Dalhart H S (481 students) alongside Dalhart J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dalhart J H compares
Dalhart J H on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,092
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dalhart Isd, which includes Dalhart J H.
$10,092
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 18.2%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dalhart on the city page.
Is Dalhart J H a good school?
Dalhart J H earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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