- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamilton, TX
Hamilton J H
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482223008225
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton J H earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton J H has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Hamilton J H grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 482223008225 · Hamilton, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 12.1:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann Whitney El (382 students)
Hamilton J H grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hamilton J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ann Whitney El
Ann Whitney El
382 students
- Hamilton H S
Hamilton H S
247 students
- This school
Hamilton J H
194 students
What this shows Hamilton J H reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton J H compares
Hamilton 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,236
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 129 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Hamilton J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Isd reports $15,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Whitney El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton J H
How many students attend Hamilton J H?
Hamilton J H has 194 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamilton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton J H is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Hamilton J H?
48.4% of students at Hamilton J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton J H?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton J H is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Hamilton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton J H?
Hamilton J H has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Hamilton J H rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton Isd?
Besides Hamilton J H, Hamilton Isd also operates Ann Whitney El (382 students) and Hamilton H S (247 students). See the Hamilton Isd district page for the complete list.