Enrollment
892
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Corpus Christi, TX
Flour Bluff J H
Federal NCES profile for Flour Bluff J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481938001799
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flour Bluff J H earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 16
- middle schools in Corpus Christi · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Flour Bluff J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flour Bluff J H ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, TX.
School address
District: Flour Bluff Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481938001799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Flour Bluff J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Flour Bluff J H
Flour Bluff J H is a large middle school in Corpus Christi, Texas, enrolling 892 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 892 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 986 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #752, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (39%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Flour Bluff Isd spends $10,264 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 238 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 892 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Flour Bluff Isd also operates Flour Bluff H S (1,940 students) and Flour Bluff Int (808 students) alongside Flour Bluff 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 Flour Bluff J H compares
Flour Bluff 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 892 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
892
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$10,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
227
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 51.8%
White 39.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Flour Bluff J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flour Bluff Isd, which includes Flour Bluff J H.
$10,264
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.3%
State 25.7%
Federal 18.0%
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 Flour Bluff J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flour Bluff H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flour Bluff Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flour Bluff El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flour Bluff Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flour Bluff J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~892 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Flour Bluff J H
How many students attend Flour Bluff J H?
Flour Bluff J H has 892 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Corpus Christi, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flour Bluff J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Flour Bluff J H is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Flour Bluff J H?
41.1% of students at Flour Bluff J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flour Bluff J H?
The largest demographic group at Flour Bluff J H is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Corpus Christi, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flour Bluff J H?
Flour Bluff J H has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Flour Bluff J H rank among middle schools in Corpus Christi?
By Resource Investment Index, Flour Bluff J H ranks #6 of 16 middle schools in Corpus Christi, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Corpus Christi on the city page.
Is Flour Bluff J H a good school?
Flour Bluff J H earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Flour Bluff Isd?
Besides Flour Bluff J H, Flour Bluff Isd also operates Flour Bluff H S (1,940 students), Flour Bluff Int (808 students), and Flour Bluff El (742 students). See the Flour Bluff Isd district page for the complete list.
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