- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abilene, TX
Juvenile Detention Center
Federal NCES profile for Juvenile Detention Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480744009497
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juvenile Detention Center earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 19
- schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Juvenile Detention Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juvenile Detention Center ranks #6 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Juvenile Detention Center grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+27.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 480744009497 · Abilene, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
11 enr · 5.5:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene H S (1,798 students)
Juvenile Detention Center grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+27.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Juvenile Detention Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene H S
Abilene H S
1,798 students
- Cooper H S
Cooper H S
1,570 students
- Mann Middle
Mann Middle
776 students
- Craig Middle
Craig Middle
771 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
770 students
- This school 11
Juvenile Detention Center
11 students
What this shows Juvenile Detention Center reports 11 students on the CCD universe file.
How Juvenile Detention Center compares
Juvenile Detention Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 63% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 11 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
11
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,604
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
African American 36.4%
White 9.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Juvenile Detention Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Abilene Isd reports $11,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Juvenile Detention Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Juvenile Detention Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~11 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Juvenile Detention Center
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has 11 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention Center is 5.5:1, which is 63% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 65% 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 Juvenile Detention Center?
54.5% of students at Juvenile Detention Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Juvenile Detention Center?
The largest demographic group at Juvenile Detention Center is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Juvenile Detention Center rank among schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Juvenile Detention Center ranks #6 of 19 schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene Isd?
Besides Juvenile Detention Center, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.