Enrollment
695
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lindale, TX
Lindale J H
Federal NCES profile for Lindale 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 482751003093
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindale J H earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Lindale · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindale J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindale J H ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lindale, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lindale J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lindale J H
Lindale J H is a mid-sized middle school in Lindale, Texas, enrolling 695 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 695 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #491.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 695 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lindale Isd spends $10,052 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 181 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 695 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lindale Isd also operates Lindale H S (1,338 students) and E J Moss Int (1,082 students) alongside Lindale 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 Lindale J H compares
Lindale 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.4%
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,052
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 695 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
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
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Lindale 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 Lindale Isd, which includes Lindale J H.
$10,052
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 42.3%
Federal 15.7%
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 Lindale J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindale H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E J Moss Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Velma Penny El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College Street El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindale J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~695 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lindale J H
How many students attend Lindale J H?
Lindale J H has 695 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lindale, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindale J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindale J H is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lindale J H?
38.4% of students at Lindale J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindale J H?
The largest demographic group at Lindale J H is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Lindale, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindale J H?
Lindale 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 Lindale J H rank among public schools in Lindale?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindale J H ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lindale, 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 Lindale on the city page.
Is Lindale J H a good school?
Lindale J H earns 44/100 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 Lindale Isd?
Besides Lindale J H, Lindale Isd also operates Lindale H S (1,338 students), E J Moss Int (1,082 students), and Velma Penny El (517 students). See the Lindale Isd district page for the complete list.
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