- Enrollment
- 2,793
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cibolo, TX
Dobie J H
Federal NCES profile for Dobie J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483948007898
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dobie J H earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Cibolo · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dobie J H has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dobie J H ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Cibolo, TX.
School address
District: Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483948007898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Dobie J H held near 1,316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.0 → 73.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 483948007898 · Cibolo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,231 enr · 16.2:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students)
Dobie J H held near 1,316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.0 → 73.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dobie J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byron P Steele
Byron P Steele Ii H S
2,793 students
- Samuel Clemens
Samuel Clemens H S
2,589 students
- This school
Dobie J H
1,231 students
- Ray D Corbett 1,113
Ray D Corbett J H
1,113 students
- Rose Garden El 861
Rose Garden El
861 students
- Barbara Jordan 811
Barbara Jordan Int
811 students
What this shows Dobie J H reports 1,231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dobie J H compares
Dobie 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,231 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,231
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$10,059
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
White 30.3%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Dobie J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd reports $10,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dobie J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron P Steele Ii H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Clemens H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray D Corbett J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose Garden El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara Jordan Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dobie J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dobie J H
How many students attend Dobie J H?
Dobie J H has 1,231 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cibolo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,347 (2022-23) → 1,316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dobie J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Dobie J H is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dobie J H?
24.8% of students at Dobie J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dobie J H?
The largest demographic group at Dobie J H is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Cibolo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dobie J H?
Dobie J H has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Dobie J H rank among public schools in Cibolo?
By Resource Investment Index, Dobie J H ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Cibolo, 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 Cibolo on the city page.
What other schools are in Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd?
Besides Dobie J H, Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students), Samuel Clemens H S (2,589 students), and Ray D Corbett J H (1,113 students). See the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd district page for the complete list.