- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Graham, TX
Graham J H
Federal NCES profile for Graham J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482136002136
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham J H earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Graham · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Graham J H has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Graham, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Graham J H shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 482136002136 · Graham, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 11.8:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham El (979 students)
Graham J H shrank from 538 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Graham J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham El
Graham El
979 students
- Graham H S
Graham H S
694 students
- This school
Graham J H
473 students
- Graham Learnin 2
Graham Learning Ctr
2 students
What this shows Graham J H reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham J H compares
Graham 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,318
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Graham J H is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Graham Isd reports $11,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graham J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graham H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Graham Learning Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Graham J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Graham J H
How many students attend Graham J H?
Graham J H has 473 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Graham, TX. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham J H is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Graham J H?
55.0% of students at Graham J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham J H?
The largest demographic group at Graham J H is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Graham, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham J H?
Graham J H has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Graham J H rank among public schools in Graham?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Graham, 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 Graham Isd?
Besides Graham J H, Graham Isd also operates Graham El (979 students), Graham H S (694 students), and Graham Learning Ctr (2 students). See the Graham Isd district page for the complete list.