- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jourdanton, TX
Jourdanton H S
Federal NCES profile for Jourdanton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482496002785
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jourdanton H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Jourdanton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jourdanton H S has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jourdanton H S ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Jourdanton, TX.
School address
District: Jourdanton Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482496002785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Jourdanton H S held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 482496002785 · Jourdanton, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 12.1:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Jourdanton El (434 students)
Jourdanton H S held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jourdanton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jourdanton H S
471 students
- Jourdanton El
Jourdanton El
434 students
- Jourdanton J H
Jourdanton J H
362 students
- Jourdanton Ecc
Jourdanton Ecc
259 students
- Atascosa Count 18
Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center
18 students
- Jourdanton Dae 8
Jourdanton Daep
8 students
What this shows Jourdanton H S reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jourdanton H S compares
Jourdanton H S 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$12,308
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.9%
White 35.7%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Jourdanton H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jourdanton Isd reports $12,308 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jourdanton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jourdanton El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jourdanton J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jourdanton Ecc | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atascosa County Juvenile Justice Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Jourdanton Daep | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jourdanton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 77/100
Nationwide high 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jourdanton H S
How many students attend Jourdanton H S?
Jourdanton H S has 471 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jourdanton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jourdanton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Jourdanton H S is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Jourdanton H S?
42.8% of students at Jourdanton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jourdanton H S?
The largest demographic group at Jourdanton H S is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in Jourdanton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jourdanton H S?
Jourdanton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Jourdanton H S rank among public schools in Jourdanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jourdanton H S ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Jourdanton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jourdanton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jourdanton Isd?
Besides Jourdanton H S, Jourdanton Isd also operates Jourdanton El (434 students), Jourdanton J H (362 students), and Jourdanton Ecc (259 students). See the Jourdanton Isd district page for the complete list.