- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alvin, TX
G W Harby J H
Federal NCES profile for G W Harby J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480809005386
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G W Harby J H earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Alvin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
G W Harby J H has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G W Harby J H ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Alvin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+165 students YoY
G W Harby J H grew from 610 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (+27.0%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+165 students YoY 480809005386 · Alvin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 17.4:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
G W Harby J H grew from 610 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (+27.0%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
G W Harby J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- This school 781
G W Harby J H
781 students
What this shows G W Harby J H reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How G W Harby J H compares
G W Harby J H is a growing 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$10,984
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.6%
White 25.6%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, G W Harby J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G W Harby J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G W Harby J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~781 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about G W Harby J H
How many students attend G W Harby J H?
G W Harby J H has 781 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alvin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), up 165.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G W Harby J H?
The student-teacher ratio at G W Harby J H is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at G W Harby J H?
65.6% of students at G W Harby J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G W Harby J H?
The largest demographic group at G W Harby J H is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Alvin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G W Harby J H?
G W Harby J H has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 G W Harby J H rank among middle schools in Alvin?
By Resource Investment Index, G W Harby J H ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Alvin, 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 Alvin on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides G W Harby J H, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.