- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kermit, TX
Kermit J H
Federal NCES profile for Kermit J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482556002846
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kermit J H earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kermit · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kermit J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kermit J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kermit, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Kermit J H held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 482556002846 · Kermit, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 15.7:1 · 66.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Kermit El (631 students)
Kermit J H held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kermit J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kermit El
Kermit El
631 students
- Kermit H S
Kermit H S
395 students
- This school
Kermit J H
313 students
What this shows Kermit J H reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kermit J H compares
Kermit 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.0% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$12,627
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.3%
White 12.1%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Kermit J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kermit Isd reports $12,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kermit J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kermit El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kermit H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kermit J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kermit J H
How many students attend Kermit J H?
Kermit J H has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kermit, TX. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kermit J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Kermit J H is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kermit J H?
66.0% of students at Kermit J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kermit J H?
The largest demographic group at Kermit J H is Hispanic or Latino at 85.3% of enrollment, in Kermit, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kermit J H?
Kermit J H has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Kermit J H rank among public schools in Kermit?
By Resource Investment Index, Kermit J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kermit, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kermit Isd?
Besides Kermit J H, Kermit Isd also operates Kermit El (631 students) and Kermit H S (395 students). See the Kermit Isd district page for the complete list.