Enrollment
411
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Groveton, TX
Groveton J H-H S
Federal NCES profile for Groveton J H-H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482190002208
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Groveton J H-H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Groveton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Groveton J H-H S has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Groveton J H-H S ranks #3 of 3 schools in Groveton, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Groveton J H-H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Groveton J H-H S
Groveton J H-H S is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Groveton, Texas, enrolling 411 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.5:1, Groveton J H-H S is leaner than roughly 87% of Texas schools and 29% 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 55.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 411 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,199 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #900, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Groveton Isd, also runs Groveton El (343 students).
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 Groveton J H-H S compares
Groveton J H-H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$13,770
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Groveton J H-H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Groveton Isd, which includes Groveton J H-H S.
$13,770
Per student
+1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 47.7%
Federal 21.2%
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 Groveton J H-H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveton El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Groveton J H-H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other 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 (~411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Groveton J H-H S
How many students attend Groveton J H-H S?
Groveton J H-H S has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Groveton, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groveton J H-H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Groveton J H-H S is 10.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% 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 Groveton J H-H S?
55.6% of students at Groveton J H-H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Groveton J H-H S?
The largest demographic group at Groveton J H-H S is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Groveton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groveton J H-H S?
Groveton J H-H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Groveton J H-H S rank among schools in Groveton?
By Resource Investment Index, Groveton J H-H S ranks #3 of 3 schools in Groveton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Groveton on the city page.
Is Groveton J H-H S a good school?
Groveton J H-H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of 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 Groveton Isd?
Besides Groveton J H-H S, Groveton Isd also operates Groveton El (343 students). See the Groveton Isd district page for the complete list.
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