Enrollment
439
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kemp J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kemp J H
Kemp J H is a mid-sized middle school in Kemp, Texas, enrolling 439 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 439 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 854 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #582.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (44%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 113 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 439 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Kemp Isd also operates Kemp H S (566 students) and Kemp Pri (371 students) alongside Kemp 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 Kemp J H compares
Kemp 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,073
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kemp Isd, which includes Kemp J H.
$12,073
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 50.1%
Federal 15.8%
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 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
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kemp J H a good school?
Kemp J H earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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