- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jasper, TX
Jasper J H
Federal NCES profile for Jasper J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482463002759
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jasper J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jasper J H has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper J H ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jasper, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Jasper J H held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 482463002759 · Jasper, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 11.9:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper H S (633 students)
Jasper J H held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.4 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jasper J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
633 students
- Jean C Few Pri
Jean C Few Pri
546 students
- This school
Jasper J H
464 students
- Parnell El
Parnell El
427 students
What this shows Jasper J H reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jasper J H compares
Jasper J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$14,071
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.9%
White 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Jasper J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jasper Isd reports $14,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jasper J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jean C Few Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parnell El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jasper J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jasper J H
How many students attend Jasper J H?
Jasper J H has 464 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jasper, TX. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper J H is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Jasper J H?
83.0% of students at Jasper J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jasper J H?
The largest demographic group at Jasper J H is African American at 39.9% of enrollment, in Jasper, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jasper J H?
Jasper J H has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Jasper J H rank among public schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper J H ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jasper, 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 Jasper on the city page.
What other schools are in Jasper Isd?
Besides Jasper J H, Jasper Isd also operates Jasper H S (633 students), Jean C Few Pri (546 students), and Parnell El (427 students). See the Jasper Isd district page for the complete list.