Enrollment
254
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Natalia J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Natalia J H
Natalia J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Natalia, Texas, enrolling 254 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 72.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 700 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #218.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 254 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Natalia Isd also operates Natalia El (426 students) and Natalia H S (352 students) alongside Natalia 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 Natalia J H compares
Natalia 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natalia Isd, which includes Natalia J H.
$12,175
Per student
-11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 63.0%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~254 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Natalia on the city page.
Is Natalia J H a good school?
Natalia J H earns 53/100 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 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.
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