Enrollment
464
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jasper J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jasper J H
Jasper J H is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Jasper, Texas, enrolling 464 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 464 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #508.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 157 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 464 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jasper Isd also operates Jasper H S (633 students) and Jean C Few Pri (546 students) alongside Jasper J H.
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 Jasper J H compares
Jasper J H on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,698
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
Counselors1.5 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jasper Isd, which includes Jasper J H.
$12,698
Per student
-7%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 42.4%
Federal 20.6%
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 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
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle 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 (~464 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jasper J H a good school?
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. 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 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.
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