- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kirbyville, TX
Kirbyville J H
Federal NCES profile for Kirbyville J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482571002895
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirbyville J H earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kirbyville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirbyville J H has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirbyville J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kirbyville, TX.
School address
District: Kirbyville Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482571002895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Kirbyville J H shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 482571002895 · Kirbyville, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 11.6:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirbyville El (686 students)
Kirbyville J H shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kirbyville J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirbyville El
Kirbyville El
686 students
- Kirbyville H S
Kirbyville H S
427 students
- This school
Kirbyville J H
326 students
What this shows Kirbyville J H reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirbyville J H compares
Kirbyville J H is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$11,425
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 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Kirbyville J H is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kirbyville Cisd reports $11,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirbyville J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirbyville El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirbyville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirbyville J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirbyville J H
How many students attend Kirbyville J H?
Kirbyville J H has 326 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kirbyville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirbyville J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirbyville J H is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% 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 Kirbyville J H?
60.6% of students at Kirbyville J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirbyville J H?
The largest demographic group at Kirbyville J H is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Kirbyville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirbyville J H?
Kirbyville J H has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Kirbyville J H rank among public schools in Kirbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirbyville J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kirbyville, 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 Kirbyville Cisd?
Besides Kirbyville J H, Kirbyville Cisd also operates Kirbyville El (686 students) and Kirbyville H S (427 students). See the Kirbyville Cisd district page for the complete list.