- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Rosa, TX
Jo Nelson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jo Nelson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483936006324
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jo Nelson Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Santa Rosa · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jo Nelson Middle has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jo Nelson Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Santa Rosa, TX.
School address
District: Santa Rosa Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483936006324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Jo Nelson Middle held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 483936006324 · Santa Rosa, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 8.6:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Elma E Barrera El (377 students)
Jo Nelson Middle held near 223 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jo Nelson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elma E Barrera
Elma E Barrera El
377 students
- Santa Rosa H S
Santa Rosa H S
291 students
- This school
Jo Nelson Middle
206 students
What this shows Jo Nelson Middle reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jo Nelson Middle compares
Jo Nelson 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$17,329
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, Jo Nelson Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa Isd reports $17,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jo Nelson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elma E Barrera El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Rosa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jo Nelson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- 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 (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jo Nelson Middle
How many students attend Jo Nelson Middle?
Jo Nelson Middle has 206 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Rosa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jo Nelson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jo Nelson Middle is 8.6:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% 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 Jo Nelson Middle?
84.8% of students at Jo Nelson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jo Nelson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jo Nelson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment, in Santa Rosa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jo Nelson Middle?
Jo Nelson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Jo Nelson Middle rank among public schools in Santa Rosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Jo Nelson Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa Isd?
Besides Jo Nelson Middle, Santa Rosa Isd also operates Elma E Barrera El (377 students) and Santa Rosa H S (291 students). See the Santa Rosa Isd district page for the complete list.