- Enrollment
- 2,666
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Karnes City, TX
Karnes City J H
Federal NCES profile for Karnes City J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482514002804
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Karnes City J H earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Karnes City · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Karnes City J H has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Karnes City J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Karnes City, TX.
School address
District: Karnes City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482514002804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Karnes City J H held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 482514002804 · Karnes City, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 12.3:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lone Star Virtual Academy (2,666 students)
Karnes City J H held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Karnes City J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lone Star Virt
Lone Star Virtual Academy
2,666 students
- Eschool Prep A
Eschool Prep Academy
1,098 students
- Roger E Sides 296
Roger E Sides El
296 students
- Karnes City H 281
Karnes City H S
281 students
- This school 234
Karnes City J H
234 students
- Karnes City Pr 206
Karnes City Pri
206 students
What this shows Karnes City J H reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Karnes City J H compares
Karnes City J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,386
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.9%
White 17.5%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Karnes City J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Karnes City Isd reports $10,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Karnes City J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star Virtual Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Eschool Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Roger E Sides El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Karnes City H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Karnes City Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Karnes City J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Karnes City J H
How many students attend Karnes City J H?
Karnes City J H has 234 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Karnes City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karnes City J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Karnes City J H is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Karnes City J H?
61.1% of students at Karnes City J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Karnes City J H?
The largest demographic group at Karnes City J H is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Karnes City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Karnes City J H?
Karnes City J H has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Karnes City J H rank among public schools in Karnes City?
By Resource Investment Index, Karnes City J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Karnes City, 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 Karnes City on the city page.
What other schools are in Karnes City Isd?
Besides Karnes City J H, Karnes City Isd also operates Lone Star Virtual Academy (2,666 students), Eschool Prep Academy (1,098 students), and Roger E Sides El (296 students). See the Karnes City Isd district page for the complete list.