- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Natalia, TX
Natalia J H
Federal NCES profile for Natalia J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483213003566
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natalia J H earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Natalia · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Natalia J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natalia J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Natalia, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Natalia J H held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 483213003566 · Natalia, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 14.1:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Natalia El (426 students)
Natalia J H held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.1 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Natalia J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Natalia El
Natalia El
426 students
- Natalia H S
Natalia H S
352 students
- Natalia Early
Natalia Early Child Ctr
283 students
- This school
Natalia J H
254 students
What this shows Natalia J H reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natalia J H compares
Natalia 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 80% | - | - |
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.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
20.5%
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
$13,297
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 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
White 11.0%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Natalia J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natalia Isd reports $13,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natalia J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalia El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natalia H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natalia Early Child Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natalia J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Natalia J H
How many students attend Natalia J H?
Natalia J H has 254 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Natalia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natalia J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Natalia 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 Natalia J H?
72.7% of students at Natalia J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natalia J H?
The largest demographic group at Natalia J H is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Natalia, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natalia J H?
Natalia J H has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Natalia J H rank among public schools in Natalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Natalia J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Natalia, 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 Natalia Isd?
Besides Natalia J H, Natalia Isd also operates Natalia El (426 students), Natalia H S (352 students), and Natalia Early Child Ctr (283 students). See the Natalia Isd district page for the complete list.