- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Odem, TX
Odem J H
Federal NCES profile for Odem 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 483336003745
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odem J H earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Odem · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Odem J H has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odem J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Odem, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Odem J H held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 483336003745 · Odem, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 12:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Odem H S (278 students)
Odem J H held near 197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Odem J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Odem H S
Odem H S
278 students
- Odem El
Odem El
247 students
- This school
Odem J H
204 students
- Odem Int
Odem Int
198 students
What this shows Odem J H reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odem J H compares
Odem 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 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$15,294
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.9%
White 17.2%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Odem J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Odem-Edroy Isd reports $15,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Odem J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odem H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odem El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odem Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odem J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odem J H
How many students attend Odem J H?
Odem J H has 204 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Odem, TX. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odem J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Odem J H is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Odem J H?
62.8% of students at Odem J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odem J H?
The largest demographic group at Odem J H is Hispanic or Latino at 81.9% of enrollment, in Odem, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odem J H?
Odem J H has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Odem J H rank among public schools in Odem?
By Resource Investment Index, Odem J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Odem, 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 Odem-Edroy Isd?
Besides Odem J H, Odem-Edroy Isd also operates Odem H S (278 students), Odem El (247 students), and Odem Int (198 students). See the Odem-Edroy Isd district page for the complete list.