Enrollment
731
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anna, TX
Judith L Harlow El
Federal NCES profile for Judith L Harlow El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480834013494
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Judith L Harlow El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Anna · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Judith L Harlow El has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Judith L Harlow El ranks #2 of 5 schools in Anna, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Judith L Harlow El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Judith L Harlow El
Judith L Harlow El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Anna, Texas, enrolling 731 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Texas schools and 31% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 731 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #543.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Anna Isd also operates Anna H S (1,602 students) and Joe K Bryant El (861 students) alongside Judith L Harlow El.
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 Judith L Harlow El compares
Judith L Harlow El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 39.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
African American 22.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Judith L Harlow El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anna Isd, which includes Judith L Harlow El.
$11,289
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.2%
State 40.6%
Federal 10.2%
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 Judith L Harlow El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe K Bryant El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosamond-Sherley El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sue Evelyn Rattan El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anna Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Judith L Harlow El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,602
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Judith L Harlow El
How many students attend Judith L Harlow El?
Judith L Harlow El has 731 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anna, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judith L Harlow El?
The student-teacher ratio at Judith L Harlow El is 19.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Judith L Harlow El?
39.8% of students at Judith L Harlow El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Judith L Harlow El?
The largest demographic group at Judith L Harlow El is White at 39.8% of enrollment, in Anna, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Judith L Harlow El?
Judith L Harlow El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Judith L Harlow El rank among schools in Anna?
By Resource Investment Index, Judith L Harlow El ranks #2 of 5 schools in Anna, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anna on the city page.
Is Judith L Harlow El a good school?
Judith L Harlow El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Anna Isd?
Besides Judith L Harlow El, Anna Isd also operates Anna H S (1,602 students), Joe K Bryant El (861 students), and Rosamond-Sherley El (793 students). See the Anna Isd district page for the complete list.
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