Enrollment
28
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seguin, TX
Juvenile Detention Center
Federal NCES profile for Juvenile Detention Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483969009251
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juvenile Detention Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Seguin · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for Texas
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Juvenile Detention Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juvenile Detention Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in Seguin, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+90% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Juvenile Detention Center compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Juvenile Detention Center
Juvenile Detention Center is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Seguin, Texas, enrolling 28 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 98% of Texas schools and 90% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.0% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Texas average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Texas schools, with 28 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Seguin Isd also operates Seguin H S (2,020 students) and Briesemeister Middle (798 students) alongside Juvenile Detention Center.
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 Juvenile Detention Center compares
Juvenile Detention Center on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28:1 | ▲ 90% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 90% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,664
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
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.
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 67.9%
White 17.9%
African American 10.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Juvenile Detention Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seguin Isd, which includes Juvenile Detention Center.
$11,664
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 25.9%
Federal 22.5%
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 Juvenile Detention Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seguin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briesemeister Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jim Barnes Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Koennecke El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oralia R Rodriguez El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~28 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Juvenile Detention Center
How many students attend Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has 28 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Seguin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention Center is 28:1, which is 90% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Juvenile Detention Center?
19.0% 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 67.9% of enrollment, in Seguin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Juvenile Detention Center rank among schools in Seguin?
By Resource Investment Index, Juvenile Detention Center ranks #5 of 5 schools in Seguin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Seguin on the city page.
Is Juvenile Detention Center a good school?
Juvenile Detention Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 Seguin Isd?
Besides Juvenile Detention Center, Seguin Isd also operates Seguin H S (2,020 students), Briesemeister Middle (798 students), and Jim Barnes Middle (762 students). See the Seguin Isd district page for the complete list.
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