Enrollment
281
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Littlefield, TX
Littlefield J H
Federal NCES profile for Littlefield 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 482775003115
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Littlefield J H earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Littlefield · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Littlefield J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Littlefield J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Littlefield, TX.
School address
District: Littlefield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482775003115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Littlefield J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Littlefield J H
Littlefield J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Littlefield, Texas, enrolling 281 students.
At 14.1:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 73.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 830 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #522.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (18%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Littlefield Isd also operates Littlefield H S (382 students) and Littlefield Pri (329 students) alongside Littlefield 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 Littlefield J H compares
Littlefield 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$13,341
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 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 78.3%
White 17.8%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Littlefield J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Littlefield Isd, which includes Littlefield J H.
$13,341
Per student
-2%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.4%
State 59.2%
Federal 23.4%
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 Littlefield J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlefield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Littlefield Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littlefield El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Littlefield J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Littlefield J H
How many students attend Littlefield J H?
Littlefield J H has 281 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Littlefield, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littlefield J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Littlefield J H is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Littlefield J H?
73.5% of students at Littlefield J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Littlefield J H?
The largest demographic group at Littlefield J H is Hispanic or Latino at 78.3% of enrollment, in Littlefield, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Littlefield J H?
Littlefield J H has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Littlefield J H rank among public schools in Littlefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Littlefield J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Littlefield, 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 Littlefield on the city page.
Is Littlefield J H a good school?
Littlefield 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 Littlefield Isd?
Besides Littlefield J H, Littlefield Isd also operates Littlefield H S (382 students), Littlefield Pri (329 students), and Littlefield El (241 students). See the Littlefield Isd district page for the complete list.
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