Enrollment
2,498
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Converse, TX
Judson H S
Federal NCES profile for Judson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482499002789
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Judson H S earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 12
- public schools in Converse · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Judson H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Judson H S ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Converse, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
175.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Judson H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Judson H S
Judson H S is a higher-need, large high school in Converse, Texas, enrolling 2,498 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,498 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Judson Isd spends $10,949 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 668 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,498 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Judson Isd also operates Karen Wagner H S (2,423 students) and Veterans Memorial H S (1,579 students) alongside Judson H S.
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 Judson H S compares
Judson H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,498 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,498
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,949
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
368
in-school suspensions + 300 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 56.5%
African American 26.6%
White 10.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Judson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Judson Isd, which includes Judson H S.
$10,949
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 33.9%
Federal 19.8%
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 Judson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Wagner H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Judson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kitty Hawk Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Metzger Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Judson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high 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 (~2,498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Judson H S
How many students attend Judson H S?
Judson H S has 2,498 students enrolled. It is a high school in Converse, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Judson H S is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Judson H S?
55.0% of students at Judson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Judson H S?
The largest demographic group at Judson H S is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Converse, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Judson H S?
Judson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Judson H S rank among public schools in Converse?
By Resource Investment Index, Judson H S ranks #3 of 12 public schools in Converse, 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 Converse on the city page.
Is Judson H S a good school?
Judson H S earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Judson Isd?
Besides Judson H S, Judson Isd also operates Karen Wagner H S (2,423 students), Veterans Memorial H S (1,579 students), and Judson Middle (1,189 students). See the Judson Isd district page for the complete list.
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