- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dumas, TX
Dumas J H
Federal NCES profile for Dumas J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481761001516
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dumas J H earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Dumas · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dumas J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dumas J H ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Dumas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Dumas J H held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 481761001516 · Dumas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 13.5:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dumas H S (1,192 students)
Dumas J H held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dumas J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dumas H S
Dumas H S
1,192 students
- Dumas Int
Dumas Int
619 students
- This school
Dumas J H
609 students
- Cactus El
Cactus El
487 students
- Morningside El 431
Morningside El
431 students
- Green Acres El 339
Green Acres El
339 students
What this shows Dumas J H reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dumas J H compares
Dumas 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$10,527
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 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.8%
White 11.2%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Dumas J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dumas Isd reports $10,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dumas J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumas H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dumas Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cactus El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morningside El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Green Acres El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dumas J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- 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 (~609 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dumas J H
How many students attend Dumas J H?
Dumas J H has 609 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dumas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dumas J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Dumas J H is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Dumas J H?
53.4% of students at Dumas J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dumas J H?
The largest demographic group at Dumas J H is Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment, in Dumas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dumas J H?
Dumas J H has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Dumas J H rank among public schools in Dumas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dumas J H ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Dumas, 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 Dumas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dumas Isd?
Besides Dumas J H, Dumas Isd also operates Dumas H S (1,192 students), Dumas Int (619 students), and Cactus El (487 students). See the Dumas Isd district page for the complete list.