- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Morales J H held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 484372021533 · Uvalde, TX Other · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 17.1:1 · 82.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Uvalde H S (1,148 students)
Morales J H held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Morales J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uvalde H S
Uvalde H S
1,148 students
- Dalton El
Dalton El
815 students
- This school
Morales J H
718 students
- Flores El
Flores El
592 students
- Uvalde Dual La
Uvalde Dual Language Academy
561 students
- Uvalde El 337
Uvalde El
337 students
What this shows Morales J H reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Morales J H compares
Morales 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,793
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
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.
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
District finance for Uvalde Cisd reports $13,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~718 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.