Enrollment
254
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vanderbilt, TX
Industrial J H
Federal NCES profile for Industrial J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482415002691
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Industrial J H earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Vanderbilt · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Industrial J H has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Industrial J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vanderbilt, TX.
School address
District: Industrial Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482415002691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Industrial J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Industrial J H
Industrial J H is a mid-sized middle school in Vanderbilt, Texas, enrolling 254 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Industrial Isd also operates Industrial H S (348 students) and Industrial El West (290 students) alongside Industrial J H.
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 Industrial J H compares
Industrial J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$11,873
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 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 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Industrial J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Industrial Isd, which includes Industrial J H.
$11,873
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.6%
State 22.8%
Federal 9.6%
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 Industrial J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Industrial El West | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Industrial El East | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Industrial J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar middle 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 (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Industrial J H
How many students attend Industrial J H?
Industrial J H has 254 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vanderbilt, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Industrial J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Industrial J H is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Industrial J H?
32.8% of students at Industrial J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Industrial J H?
The largest demographic group at Industrial J H is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Vanderbilt, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Industrial J H?
Industrial J H has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Industrial J H rank among public schools in Vanderbilt?
By Resource Investment Index, Industrial J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vanderbilt, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vanderbilt on the city page.
Is Industrial J H a good school?
Industrial J H earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Industrial Isd?
Besides Industrial J H, Industrial Isd also operates Industrial H S (348 students), Industrial El West (290 students), and Industrial El East (264 students). See the Industrial Isd district page for the complete list.
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