- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Seguin, TX
Jim Barnes Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jim Barnes Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483969021271
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jim Barnes Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Seguin · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jim Barnes Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Barnes Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Seguin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Jim Barnes Middle held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 483969021271 · Seguin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 13.6:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Seguin H S (2,020 students)
Jim Barnes Middle held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.1 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jim Barnes Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seguin H S
Seguin H S
2,020 students
- Briesemeister 798
Briesemeister Middle
798 students
- This school 762
Jim Barnes Middle
762 students
- Koennecke El 560
Koennecke El
560 students
- Oralia R Rodri 499
Oralia R Rodriguez El
499 students
- Vogel El 484
Vogel El
484 students
What this shows Jim Barnes Middle reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jim Barnes Middle compares
Jim Barnes Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$12,362
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 50 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%
White 22.2%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Jim Barnes Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seguin Isd reports $12,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jim Barnes Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seguin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briesemeister Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Koennecke El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oralia R Rodriguez El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vogel El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jim Barnes Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jim Barnes Middle
How many students attend Jim Barnes Middle?
Jim Barnes Middle has 762 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Seguin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 797 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Barnes Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Barnes Middle is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Jim Barnes Middle?
74.3% of students at Jim Barnes Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jim Barnes Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jim Barnes Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Seguin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim Barnes Middle?
Jim Barnes Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Jim Barnes Middle rank among middle schools in Seguin?
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Barnes Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Seguin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Seguin on the city page.
What other schools are in Seguin Isd?
Besides Jim Barnes Middle, Seguin Isd also operates Seguin H S (2,020 students), Briesemeister Middle (798 students), and Koennecke El (560 students). See the Seguin Isd district page for the complete list.