- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Conroe, TX
Irons J H
Federal NCES profile for Irons J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481500012065
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irons J H earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Conroe · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Irons J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irons J H ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Conroe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Irons J H shrank from 1,344 students in 2022-23 to 1,268 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 81.6 → 86.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 481500012065 · Conroe, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,242 enr · 15.3:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Irons J H shrank from 1,344 students in 2022-23 to 1,268 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 81.6 → 86.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Irons J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conroe H S
Conroe H S
5,252 students
- The Woodlands
The Woodlands H S
4,444 students
- Grand Oaks H S
Grand Oaks H S
3,836 students
- College Park H
College Park H S
3,313 students
- Caney Creek H
Caney Creek H S
2,783 students
- This school 1,242
Irons J H
1,242 students
What this shows Irons J H reports 1,242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irons J H compares
Irons 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,242 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,242
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$10,349
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
White 33.9%
African American 16.3%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Irons J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conroe Isd reports $10,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irons J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irons J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irons J H
How many students attend Irons J H?
Irons J H has 1,242 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Conroe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,344 (2022-23) → 1,268 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irons J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Irons J H is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irons J H?
43.9% of students at Irons J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irons J H?
The largest demographic group at Irons J H is Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment, in Conroe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irons J H?
Irons J H has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Irons J H rank among middle schools in Conroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Irons J H ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Conroe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Conroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Irons J H, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.