Enrollment
279
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Falfurrias J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Falfurrias J H
Falfurrias J H is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Falfurrias, Texas, enrolling 279 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 279 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 833 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #506.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 279 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 34.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 83 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 279 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Brooks County Isd also operates Falfurrias H S (370 students) and Falfurrias El (251 students) alongside Falfurrias 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 Falfurrias J H compares
Falfurrias 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,294
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brooks County Isd, which includes Falfurrias J H.
$15,294
Per student
+12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 37.6%
Federal 34.9%
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 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
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Falfurrias J H a good school?
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. 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 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.
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