Enrollment
467
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Joshua, TX
Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus
Federal NCES profile for Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482493012316
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Joshua · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus ranks #1 of 6 schools in Joshua, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus
Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Joshua, Texas, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 989 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #520.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 168 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 467 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Joshua Isd also operates Joshua H S (1,313 students) and North Joshua El (733 students) alongside Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus.
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 Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus compares
Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$11,289
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joshua Isd, which includes Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus.
$11,289
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 47.4%
Federal 15.6%
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 Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Joshua El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R C Loflin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A G Elder El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tom and Nita Nichols Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~467 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus
How many students attend Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus?
Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Joshua, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus?
41.1% of students at Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus?
The largest demographic group at Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Joshua, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus?
Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus rank among schools in Joshua?
By Resource Investment Index, Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus ranks #1 of 6 schools in Joshua, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Joshua on the city page.
Is Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus a good school?
Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus earns 45/100 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 Joshua Isd?
Besides Joshua H S Ninth Grade Campus, Joshua Isd also operates Joshua H S (1,313 students), North Joshua El (733 students), and R C Loflin Middle (696 students). See the Joshua Isd district page for the complete list.
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