- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dekalb, TX
James L Germany Middle
Federal NCES profile for James L Germany Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481657001423
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James L Germany Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dekalb · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James L Germany Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James L Germany Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dekalb, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
James L Germany Middle grew from 235 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 481657001423 · Dekalb, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 13.5:1 · 76.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Dekalb El (351 students)
James L Germany Middle grew from 235 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James L Germany Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dekalb El
Dekalb El
351 students
- Dekalb H S
Dekalb H S
277 students
- This school
James L Germany Middle
270 students
What this shows James L Germany Middle reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How James L Germany Middle compares
James L Germany Middle is a growing 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.6% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$11,896
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, James L Germany Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb Isd reports $11,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James L Germany Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dekalb H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James L Germany Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about James L Germany Middle
How many students attend James L Germany Middle?
James L Germany Middle has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dekalb, TX. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James L Germany Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James L Germany Middle is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 James L Germany Middle?
76.6% of students at James L Germany Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James L Germany Middle?
The largest demographic group at James L Germany Middle is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Dekalb, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James L Germany Middle?
James L Germany Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 James L Germany Middle rank among public schools in Dekalb?
By Resource Investment Index, James L Germany Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dekalb, 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 Dekalb Isd?
Besides James L Germany Middle, Dekalb Isd also operates Dekalb El (351 students) and Dekalb H S (277 students). See the Dekalb Isd district page for the complete list.