- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ferris, TX
Ferris J H
Federal NCES profile for Ferris J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481917001787
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferris J H earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Ferris · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferris J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferris J H ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ferris, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Ferris J H held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 481917001787 · Ferris, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 14.6:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Ferris H S (940 students)
Ferris J H held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ferris J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ferris H S
Ferris H S
940 students
- This school
Ferris J H
658 students
- Lucy Mae Mcdon
Lucy Mae Mcdonald El
641 students
- Lee Longino El
Lee Longino El
436 students
- Hazel Ingram E 335
Hazel Ingram El
335 students
- Ellis County J 3
Ellis County Jjaep
3 students
What this shows Ferris J H reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferris J H compares
Ferris 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,668
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.8%
White 15.3%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Ferris J H is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferris Isd reports $11,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ferris J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucy Mae Mcdonald El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee Longino El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel Ingram El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellis County Jjaep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ferris J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ferris J H
How many students attend Ferris J H?
Ferris J H has 658 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ferris, TX. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferris J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferris J H is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Ferris J H?
76.4% of students at Ferris J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferris J H?
The largest demographic group at Ferris J H is Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment, in Ferris, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferris J H?
Ferris J H has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Ferris J H rank among public schools in Ferris?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferris J H ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Ferris, 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 Ferris on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferris Isd?
Besides Ferris J H, Ferris Isd also operates Ferris H S (940 students), Lucy Mae Mcdonald El (641 students), and Lee Longino El (436 students). See the Ferris Isd district page for the complete list.