Enrollment
225
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Friona J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Friona J H
Friona J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Friona, Texas, enrolling 225 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, Friona J H is leaner than roughly 91% of Texas schools and 33% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 225 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 599 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Friona Isd also operates Friona H S (291 students) and Friona El (283 students) alongside Friona 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 Friona J H compares
Friona 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,420
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Friona Isd, which includes Friona J H.
$14,420
Per student
+6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 43.3%
Federal 18.8%
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 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
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Friona on the city page.
Is Friona J H a good school?
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. 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 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.
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