Enrollment
762
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jim Barnes Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jim Barnes Middle
Jim Barnes Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Seguin, Texas, enrolling 762 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 762 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,790 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,225.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (22%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 254 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 762 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 50 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Seguin Isd also operates Seguin H S (2,020 students) and Briesemeister Middle (798 students) alongside Jim Barnes Middle.
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 Jim Barnes Middle compares
Jim Barnes Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,664
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seguin Isd, which includes Jim Barnes Middle.
$11,664
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 25.9%
Federal 22.5%
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 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
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~762 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jim Barnes Middle a good school?
Jim Barnes Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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