- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Falfurrias, TX
Falfurrias J H
Federal NCES profile for Falfurrias J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481158000631
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falfurrias J H earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Falfurrias · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 86.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Falfurrias J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falfurrias J H ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Falfurrias, TX.
School address
District: Brooks County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481158000631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Falfurrias J H grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 481158000631 · Falfurrias, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 13.3:1 · 86.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Falfurrias H S (370 students)
Falfurrias J H grew from 274 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Falfurrias J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Falfurrias H S
Falfurrias H S
370 students
- This school
Falfurrias J H
279 students
- Falfurrias El
Falfurrias El
251 students
- Lasater El
Lasater El
156 students
- Falfurrias Inn 124
Falfurrias Innovation Academy
124 students
What this shows Falfurrias J H reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falfurrias J H compares
Falfurrias J H is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.9% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$16,726
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
White 2.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Falfurrias J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brooks County Isd reports $16,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Falfurrias J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falfurrias H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falfurrias El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lasater El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falfurrias Innovation Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falfurrias J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falfurrias J H
How many students attend Falfurrias J H?
Falfurrias J H has 279 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Falfurrias, TX. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falfurrias J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Falfurrias J H is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Falfurrias J H?
86.9% of students at Falfurrias J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falfurrias J H?
The largest demographic group at Falfurrias J H is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Falfurrias, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falfurrias J H?
Falfurrias J H has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Falfurrias J H rank among public schools in Falfurrias?
By Resource Investment Index, Falfurrias J H ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Falfurrias, 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 Falfurrias on the city page.
What other schools are in Brooks County Isd?
Besides Falfurrias J H, Brooks County Isd also operates Falfurrias H S (370 students), Falfurrias El (251 students), and Lasater El (156 students). See the Brooks County Isd district page for the complete list.