Enrollment
718
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Uvalde, TX
Morales J H
Federal NCES profile for Morales J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484372021533
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morales J H earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Uvalde · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Morales J H has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morales J H ranks #2 of 4 schools in Uvalde, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morales J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morales J H
Morales J H is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Uvalde, Texas, enrolling 718 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 718 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 2,058 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,525, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 36.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 256 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 718 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Uvalde Cisd also operates Uvalde H S (1,148 students) and Dalton El (815 students) alongside Morales 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 Morales J H compares
Morales 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.3% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.8%
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
$14,109
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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
Hispanic or Latino 90.8%
White 7.7%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Morales 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 Uvalde Cisd, which includes Morales J H.
$14,109
Per student
+3%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 37.3%
Federal 36.6%
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 Morales J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uvalde H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dalton El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flores El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uvalde Dual Language Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uvalde El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morales J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other 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 (~718 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Morales J H
How many students attend Morales J H?
Morales J H has 718 students enrolled. It is a public school in Uvalde, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morales J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Morales J H is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Morales J H?
82.3% of students at Morales J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morales J H?
The largest demographic group at Morales J H is Hispanic or Latino at 90.8% of enrollment, in Uvalde, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morales J H?
Morales J H has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Morales J H rank among schools in Uvalde?
By Resource Investment Index, Morales J H ranks #2 of 4 schools in Uvalde, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Uvalde on the city page.
Is Morales J H a good school?
Morales J H earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Uvalde Cisd?
Besides Morales J H, Uvalde Cisd also operates Uvalde H S (1,148 students), Dalton El (815 students), and Flores El (592 students). See the Uvalde Cisd district page for the complete list.
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