- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Farwell, TX
Farwell J H
Federal NCES profile for Farwell J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481911001782
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farwell J H earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Farwell · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Farwell J H has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farwell J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Farwell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Farwell J H held near 146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 481911001782 · Farwell, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 9.4:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Farwell El (279 students)
Farwell J H held near 146 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Farwell J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farwell El
Farwell El
279 students
- Farwell H S
Farwell H S
189 students
- This school
Farwell J H
131 students
What this shows Farwell J H reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farwell J H compares
Farwell 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,812
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%
White 45.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Farwell J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farwell Isd reports $12,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farwell J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farwell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farwell J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farwell J H
How many students attend Farwell J H?
Farwell J H has 131 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Farwell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farwell J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Farwell J H is 9.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% 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 Farwell J H?
41.4% of students at Farwell J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farwell J H?
The largest demographic group at Farwell J H is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Farwell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farwell J H?
Farwell J H has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Farwell J H rank among public schools in Farwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Farwell J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Farwell, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Farwell Isd?
Besides Farwell J H, Farwell Isd also operates Farwell El (279 students) and Farwell H S (189 students). See the Farwell Isd district page for the complete list.