- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lindale J H held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482751003093 · Lindale, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 15.1:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lindale H S (1,338 students)
Lindale J H held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.2 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lindale J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lindale H S
Lindale H S
1,338 students
- E J Moss Int
E J Moss Int
1,082 students
- This school
Lindale J H
695 students
- Velma Penny El 517
Velma Penny El
517 students
- College Street 512
College Street El
512 students
- Early Childhoo 462
Early Childhood Center
462 students
What this shows Lindale J H reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindale J H compares
Lindale 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,322
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 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.
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
District finance for Lindale Isd reports $10,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,082
- 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
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 (~695 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 711 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.