- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Converse, TX
James L Masters
Federal NCES profile for James L Masters, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482499012236
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James L Masters earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Converse · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James L Masters has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James L Masters ranks #4 of 8 schools in Converse, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-149 students YoY
James L Masters shrank from 802 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (-18.6%).
Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-149 students YoY 482499012236 · Converse, TX Other · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 18.3:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Judson H S (2,498 students)
James L Masters shrank from 802 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (-18.6%). Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James L Masters in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Judson H S
Judson H S
2,498 students
- Karen Wagner H
Karen Wagner H S
2,423 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
1,579 students
- Judson Middle
Judson Middle
1,189 students
- Kitty Hawk Mid
Kitty Hawk Middle
1,062 students
- This school 713
James L Masters
713 students
What this shows James L Masters reports 713 students on the CCD universe file.
How James L Masters compares
James L Masters 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$11,253
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 713 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
African American 30.4%
White 7.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, James L Masters is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Judson Isd reports $11,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James L Masters Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Karen Wagner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Judson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kitty Hawk Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James L Masters's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about James L Masters
How many students attend James L Masters?
James L Masters has 713 students enrolled. It is a public school in Converse, TX. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), down 149.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James L Masters?
The student-teacher ratio at James L Masters is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James L Masters?
63.5% of students at James L Masters are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James L Masters?
The largest demographic group at James L Masters is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Converse, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James L Masters?
James L Masters has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 James L Masters rank among schools in Converse?
By Resource Investment Index, James L Masters ranks #4 of 8 schools in Converse, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Converse on the city page.
What other schools are in Judson Isd?
Besides James L Masters, Judson Isd also operates Judson H S (2,498 students), Karen Wagner H S (2,423 students), and Veterans Memorial H S (1,579 students). See the Judson Isd district page for the complete list.