Enrollment
270
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James L Germany Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at James L Germany Middle
James L Germany Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dekalb, Texas, enrolling 270 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 791 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dekalb Isd also operates Dekalb El (351 students) and Dekalb H S (277 students) alongside James L Germany Middle.
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 James L Germany Middle compares
James L Germany Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,644
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb Isd, which includes James L Germany Middle.
$12,644
Per student
-7%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 60.2%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary 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 (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dekalb on the city page.
Is James L Germany Middle a good school?
James L Germany Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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