Enrollment
28
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 483969009251
Juvenile Detention Center — Seguin, TX
Federal NCES profile for Juvenile Detention Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Seguin Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+44% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Juvenile Detention Center reports 28 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 44% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 19.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 69% below the Texas average and 63% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Seguin Isd spends $15,690 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.5% from local sources (property taxes), 25.9% from the state, and 22.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Juvenile Detention Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 69% 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
21:1
students per teacher
— 44% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,690
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 28 Top 4% in Texas — larger than 96% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 21:1 +44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 19.0% -69% vs state
NCES ID 483969009251
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seguin Isd, which includes Juvenile Detention Center.
$15,690
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
Similar other schools in Seguin
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Navarro El
Standard public school
719 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Ball Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
422 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Seguin El
Standard public school
284 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Discipline Alternative School at Saegert
Alternative education program
44 students 4.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 a other school in SEGUIN, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Detention Center is 21:1, which is 44% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in SEGUIN, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juvenile Detention Center?
Juvenile Detention Center has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.