- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kemp, TX
Kemp J H
Federal NCES profile for Kemp J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482532002827
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kemp J H earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Kemp · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kemp J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kemp J H ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Kemp, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Kemp J H held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 482532002827 · Kemp, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 14.6:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kemp H S (566 students)
Kemp J H held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kemp J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kemp H S
Kemp H S
566 students
- This school
Kemp J H
439 students
- Kemp Pri
Kemp Pri
371 students
- Kemp Int
Kemp Int
307 students
- Kemp Alternati 8
Kemp Alternative
8 students
What this shows Kemp J H reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kemp J H compares
Kemp 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$11,839
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
57
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
White 44.2%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Kemp J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kemp Isd reports $11,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kemp J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemp H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kemp Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kemp Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kemp Alternative | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kemp J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kemp J H
How many students attend Kemp J H?
Kemp J H has 439 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kemp, TX. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kemp J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Kemp J H is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Kemp J H?
38.2% of students at Kemp J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kemp J H?
The largest demographic group at Kemp J H is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Kemp, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kemp J H?
Kemp J H has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Kemp J H rank among public schools in Kemp?
By Resource Investment Index, Kemp J H ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Kemp, 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 Kemp on the city page.
What other schools are in Kemp Isd?
Besides Kemp J H, Kemp Isd also operates Kemp H S (566 students), Kemp Pri (371 students), and Kemp Int (307 students). See the Kemp Isd district page for the complete list.