- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Comanche, TX
Jefferies J H
Federal NCES profile for Jefferies J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481476000977
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferies J H earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Comanche · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferies J H has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferies J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Comanche, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Jefferies J H held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 481476000977 · Comanche, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 12.3:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Comanche El (658 students)
Jefferies J H held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jefferies J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Comanche El
Comanche El
658 students
- Comanche H S
Comanche H S
375 students
- This school
Jefferies J H
295 students
- Comanche Early 50
Comanche Early Childhood Center
50 students
What this shows Jefferies J H reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferies J H compares
Jefferies 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,705
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 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
White 44.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Jefferies J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comanche Isd reports $12,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferies J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Comanche H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comanche Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferies J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 50:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferies J H
How many students attend Jefferies J H?
Jefferies J H has 295 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Comanche, TX. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferies J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferies J H is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Jefferies J H?
57.8% of students at Jefferies J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferies J H?
The largest demographic group at Jefferies J H is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Comanche, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferies J H?
Jefferies J H has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Jefferies J H rank among public schools in Comanche?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferies J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Comanche, 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 Comanche Isd?
Besides Jefferies J H, Comanche Isd also operates Comanche El (658 students), Comanche H S (375 students), and Comanche Early Childhood Center (50 students). See the Comanche Isd district page for the complete list.