- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 37.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Joaquin, TX
Joaquin J H School
Federal NCES profile for Joaquin J H School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482481009018
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joaquin J H School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Joaquin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Joaquin J H School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joaquin J H School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Joaquin, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
145 on latest CCD 482481009018 · Joaquin, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 13.2:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Joaquin H S (720 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Joaquin. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Joaquin J H School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joaquin H S
Joaquin H S
720 students
- Joaquin El
Joaquin El
344 students
- This school 145
Joaquin J H School
145 students
What this shows Joaquin J H School reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joaquin J H School compares
Joaquin J H School vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$14,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joaquin Isd reports $14,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joaquin J H School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joaquin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joaquin El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joaquin J H School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Joaquin J H School
How many students attend Joaquin J H School?
Joaquin J H School has 145 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Joaquin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joaquin J H School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joaquin J H School is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Joaquin J H School?
58.6% of students at Joaquin J H School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joaquin J H School?
Joaquin J H School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Joaquin J H School rank among public schools in Joaquin?
By Resource Investment Index, Joaquin J H School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Joaquin, 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 Joaquin Isd?
Besides Joaquin J H School, Joaquin Isd also operates Joaquin H S (720 students) and Joaquin El (344 students). See the Joaquin Isd district page for the complete list.