- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harleton, TX
Harleton J H
Federal NCES profile for Harleton J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482250002275
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harleton J H earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Harleton · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harleton J H has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harleton J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Harleton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Harleton J H held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 482250002275 · Harleton, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 11:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Harleton El (323 students)
Harleton J H held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harleton J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harleton El
Harleton El
323 students
- Harleton H S
Harleton H S
217 students
- This school
Harleton J H
165 students
What this shows Harleton J H reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harleton J H compares
Harleton J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,148
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Harleton J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harleton Isd reports $14,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harleton J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harleton El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harleton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harleton J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harleton J H
How many students attend Harleton J H?
Harleton J H has 165 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harleton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harleton J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Harleton J H is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 Harleton J H?
46.0% of students at Harleton J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harleton J H?
The largest demographic group at Harleton J H is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Harleton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harleton J H?
Harleton J H has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Harleton J H rank among public schools in Harleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Harleton J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Harleton, 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 Harleton Isd?
Besides Harleton J H, Harleton Isd also operates Harleton El (323 students) and Harleton H S (217 students). See the Harleton Isd district page for the complete list.