- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hughes Springs, TX
Hughes Springs J H
Federal NCES profile for Hughes Springs J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482385002638
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hughes Springs J H earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hughes Springs · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hughes Springs J H has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Springs J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hughes Springs, TX.
School address
District: Hughes Springs Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482385002638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Hughes Springs J H shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 482385002638 · Hughes Springs, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 8.6:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Hughes Springs El (531 students)
Hughes Springs J H shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hughes Springs J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hughes Springs
Hughes Springs El
531 students
- Hughes Springs
Hughes Springs H S
327 students
- This school
Hughes Springs J H
232 students
What this shows Hughes Springs J H reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hughes Springs J H compares
Hughes Springs 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$12,733
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Hughes Springs J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hughes Springs Isd reports $12,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hughes Springs J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes Springs El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hughes Springs H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hughes Springs J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hughes Springs J H
How many students attend Hughes Springs J H?
Hughes Springs J H has 232 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hughes Springs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughes Springs J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughes Springs J H is 8.6:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% 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 Hughes Springs J H?
54.7% of students at Hughes Springs J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hughes Springs J H?
The largest demographic group at Hughes Springs J H is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Hughes Springs, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hughes Springs J H?
Hughes Springs J H has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hughes Springs J H rank among public schools in Hughes Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Springs J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hughes Springs, 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 Hughes Springs Isd?
Besides Hughes Springs J H, Hughes Springs Isd also operates Hughes Springs El (531 students) and Hughes Springs H S (327 students). See the Hughes Springs Isd district page for the complete list.