Enrollment
366
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winnie, TX
East Chambers J H
Federal NCES profile for East Chambers J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481788001562
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Chambers J H earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Winnie · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Chambers J H has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Chambers J H ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winnie, TX.
School address
District: East Chambers Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481788001562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Chambers J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Chambers J H
East Chambers J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Winnie, Texas, enrolling 366 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 56.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 366 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #417.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (38%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
East Chambers Isd also operates East Chambers H S (447 students) and East Chambers Pri (431 students) alongside East Chambers 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 East Chambers J H compares
East Chambers 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,503
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 50.5%
White 37.7%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, East Chambers J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Chambers Isd, which includes East Chambers J H.
$12,503
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 55.5%
Federal 19.1%
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 East Chambers J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chambers H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Chambers Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Chambers El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Chambers J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Chambers J H
How many students attend East Chambers J H?
East Chambers J H has 366 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winnie, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Chambers J H?
The student-teacher ratio at East Chambers J H is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Chambers J H?
56.6% of students at East Chambers J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Chambers J H?
The largest demographic group at East Chambers J H is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment, in Winnie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Chambers J H?
East Chambers J H has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 East Chambers J H rank among public schools in Winnie?
By Resource Investment Index, East Chambers J H ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winnie, 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 Winnie on the city page.
Is East Chambers J H a good school?
East Chambers J H earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. 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 East Chambers Isd?
Besides East Chambers J H, East Chambers Isd also operates East Chambers H S (447 students), East Chambers Pri (431 students), and East Chambers El (318 students). See the East Chambers Isd district page for the complete list.
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