Enrollment
252
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Keene, TX
Keene J H
Federal NCES profile for Keene J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482523006727
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keene J H earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Keene · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Keene J H has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keene J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Keene, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Keene J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Keene J H
Keene J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Keene, Texas, enrolling 252 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.9% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 252 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 677 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #515, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1800 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 82 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 252 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Keene Isd also operates Keene H S (373 students) and Keene El (274 students) alongside Keene J H.
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 Keene J H compares
Keene J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,972
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 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 40.1%
White 37.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 17.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Keene J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Keene Isd, which includes Keene J H.
$12,972
Per student
-5%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 64.9%
Federal 18.8%
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 Keene J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keene H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keene El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Summit Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keene J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle 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 (~252 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Keene J H
How many students attend Keene J H?
Keene J H has 252 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Keene, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keene J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Keene J H is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Keene J H?
62.9% of students at Keene J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keene J H?
The largest demographic group at Keene J H is Hispanic or Latino at 40.1% of enrollment, in Keene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keene J H?
Keene J H has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Keene J H rank among public schools in Keene?
By Resource Investment Index, Keene J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Keene, 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 Keene on the city page.
Is Keene J H a good school?
Keene J H earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Keene Isd?
Besides Keene J H, Keene Isd also operates Keene H S (373 students), Keene El (274 students), and The Summit Leadership Academy (220 students). See the Keene Isd district page for the complete list.
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