- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grapeland, TX
Grapeland J H
Federal NCES profile for Grapeland J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482163002178
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grapeland J H earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Grapeland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Grapeland J H has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grapeland J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grapeland, TX.
School address
District: Grapeland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482163002178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Grapeland J H shrank from 137 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 482163002178 · Grapeland, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 9.5:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Grapeland El (325 students)
Grapeland J H shrank from 137 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 11.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Grapeland J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grapeland El
Grapeland El
325 students
- Grapeland H S
Grapeland H S
145 students
- This school 104
Grapeland J H
104 students
What this shows Grapeland J H reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grapeland J H compares
Grapeland 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$13,608
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 104 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Grapeland J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grapeland Isd reports $13,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grapeland J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapeland El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grapeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grapeland J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~104 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grapeland J H
How many students attend Grapeland J H?
Grapeland J H has 104 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grapeland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grapeland J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Grapeland J H is 9.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Grapeland J H?
63.5% of students at Grapeland J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grapeland J H?
The largest demographic group at Grapeland J H is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Grapeland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grapeland J H?
Grapeland J H has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Grapeland J H rank among public schools in Grapeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Grapeland J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grapeland, 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 Grapeland Isd?
Besides Grapeland J H, Grapeland Isd also operates Grapeland El (325 students) and Grapeland H S (145 students). See the Grapeland Isd district page for the complete list.