- Enrollment
- 3,810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dickinson, TX
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H
Federal NCES profile for Eugene 'Gene' Kranz 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 481707013595
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Dickinson, TX.
School address
District: Dickinson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481707013595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.0 → 76.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 481707013595 · Dickinson, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 11.2:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson H S (3,810 students)
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.0 → 76.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickinson H S
Dickinson H S
3,810 students
- R D Mcadams J 891
R D Mcadams J H
891 students
- This school 877
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H
877 students
- Louis G Lobit 774
Louis G Lobit El
774 students
- Elva C Lobit M 669
Elva C Lobit Middle
669 students
- John and Shama 614
John and Shamarion Barber Middle
614 students
What this shows Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H compares
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$12,124
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
White 27.7%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dickinson Isd reports $12,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R D Mcadams J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louis G Lobit El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elva C Lobit Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John and Shamarion Barber Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~877 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H
How many students attend Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H?
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H has 877 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dickinson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 980 (2022-23) → 993 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H?
60.4% of students at Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H?
The largest demographic group at Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Dickinson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H?
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz 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 Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H rank among public schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Dickinson, 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 Dickinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickinson Isd?
Besides Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H, Dickinson Isd also operates Dickinson H S (3,810 students), R D Mcadams J H (891 students), and Louis G Lobit El (774 students). See the Dickinson Isd district page for the complete list.