- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Friona, TX
Friona J H
Federal NCES profile for Friona J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481998001954
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friona J H earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Friona · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Friona J H has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friona J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Friona, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Friona J H shrank from 226 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 23.3 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 481998001954 · Friona, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 9.8:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Friona H S (291 students)
Friona J H shrank from 226 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE held 23.3 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Friona J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friona H S
Friona H S
291 students
- Friona El
Friona El
283 students
- This school
Friona J H
225 students
- Friona Pri
Friona Pri
217 students
What this shows Friona J H reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friona J H compares
Friona J H is a shrinking 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,560
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.4%
White 7.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Friona J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Friona Isd reports $14,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Friona J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friona H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Friona El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friona Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friona J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- 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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friona J H
How many students attend Friona J H?
Friona J H has 225 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Friona, TX. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friona J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Friona J H is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Friona J H?
51.8% of students at Friona J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friona J H?
The largest demographic group at Friona J H is Hispanic or Latino at 92.4% of enrollment, in Friona, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friona J H?
Friona J H has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Friona J H rank among public schools in Friona?
By Resource Investment Index, Friona J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Friona, 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 Friona Isd?
Besides Friona J H, Friona Isd also operates Friona H S (291 students), Friona El (283 students), and Friona Pri (217 students). See the Friona Isd district page for the complete list.