Enrollment
16
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denton, TX
Denton Co J J a E P
Federal NCES profile for Denton Co J J a E P, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482730007865
👥 S:T ratio 91
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denton Co J J a E P earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 20
- schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Denton Co J J a E P has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denton Co J J a E P ranks #2 of 20 schools in Denton, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-84% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Denton Co J J a E P compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Denton Co J J a E P
Denton Co J J a E P is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Denton, Texas, enrolling 16 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.3:1, Denton Co J J a E P is leaner than roughly 99% of Texas schools and 84% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Texas schools, with 16 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 61/100).
Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students) and Hebron H S (3,668 students) alongside Denton Co J J a E P.
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 Denton Co J J a E P compares
Denton Co J J a E P on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.3:1 | ▼ 84% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.3:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
2.3:1
students per teacher
- 84% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,526
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 56.3%
Asian 25.0%
White 6.3%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Denton Co J J a E P is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewisville Isd, which includes Denton Co J J a E P.
$11,526
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.2%
State 7.8%
Federal 10.0%
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 Denton Co J J a E P Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewisville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hebron H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flower Mound H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marcus H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Colony H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denton Co J J a E P's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,001
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 3,668
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 3,426
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,998
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,803
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~16 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Denton Co J J a E P
How many students attend Denton Co J J a E P?
Denton Co J J a E P has 16 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Denton, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denton Co J J a E P?
The student-teacher ratio at Denton Co J J a E P is 2.3:1, which is 84% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 85% 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 Denton Co J J a E P?
50.0% of students at Denton Co J J a E P are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denton Co J J a E P?
The largest demographic group at Denton Co J J a E P is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denton Co J J a E P?
Denton Co J J a E P has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Denton Co J J a E P rank among schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Denton Co J J a E P ranks #2 of 20 schools in Denton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denton on the city page.
Is Denton Co J J a E P a good school?
Denton Co J J a E P earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. 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 Lewisville Isd?
Besides Denton Co J J a E P, Lewisville Isd also operates Lewisville H S (4,001 students), Hebron H S (3,668 students), and Flower Mound H S (3,426 students). See the Lewisville Isd district page for the complete list.
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