- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Louise, TX
Louise J H
Federal NCES profile for Louise J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482835011929
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louise J H earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Louise · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Louise J H has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louise J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Louise, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Louise J H held near 117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.1 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 482835011929 · Louise, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
109 enr · 12.1:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Louise El (273 students)
Louise J H held near 117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.1 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Louise J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Louise El
Louise El
273 students
- Louise H S
Louise H S
153 students
- This school 109
Louise J H
109 students
What this shows Louise J H reports 109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louise J H compares
Louise 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 109 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
109
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$15,032
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 109 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.0%
White 35.8%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Louise J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Louise Isd reports $15,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Louise J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louise H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louise J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~109 students)
Frequently asked questions about Louise J H
How many students attend Louise J H?
Louise J H has 109 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Louise, TX. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louise J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Louise J H is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Louise J H?
58.2% of students at Louise J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louise J H?
The largest demographic group at Louise J H is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Louise, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louise J H?
Louise J H has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Louise J H rank among public schools in Louise?
By Resource Investment Index, Louise J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Louise, 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 Louise Isd?
Besides Louise J H, Louise Isd also operates Louise El (273 students) and Louise H S (153 students). See the Louise Isd district page for the complete list.