- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bangs, TX
J B Stephens El
Federal NCES profile for J B Stephens El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480939000397
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J B Stephens El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bangs · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
J B Stephens El has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J B Stephens El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bangs, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
J B Stephens El shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 480939000397 · Bangs, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 12.2:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Bangs H S (226 students)
J B Stephens El shrank from 418 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
J B Stephens El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
J B Stephens El
366 students
- Bangs H S
Bangs H S
226 students
- Bangs Middle
Bangs Middle
201 students
What this shows J B Stephens El reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How J B Stephens El compares
J B Stephens El 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$10,794
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
17
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, J B Stephens El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bangs Isd reports $10,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J B Stephens El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangs H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bangs Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J B Stephens El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide other 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 (~366 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about J B Stephens El
How many students attend J B Stephens El?
J B Stephens El has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bangs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J B Stephens El?
The student-teacher ratio at J B Stephens El is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 J B Stephens El?
66.0% of students at J B Stephens El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J B Stephens El?
The largest demographic group at J B Stephens El is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Bangs, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J B Stephens El?
J B Stephens El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 J B Stephens El rank among public schools in Bangs?
By Resource Investment Index, J B Stephens El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bangs, 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 Bangs Isd?
Besides J B Stephens El, Bangs Isd also operates Bangs H S (226 students) and Bangs Middle (201 students). See the Bangs Isd district page for the complete list.