- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olton, TX
Olton J H
Federal NCES profile for Olton J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483366003759
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olton J H earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Olton · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Olton J H has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olton J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Olton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Olton J H shrank from 140 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 483366003759 · Olton, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 10.3:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Hp Webb El (291 students)
Olton J H shrank from 140 students in 2022-23 to 125 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Olton J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hp Webb El
Hp Webb El
291 students
- Olton H S
Olton H S
197 students
- This school
Olton J H
124 students
What this shows Olton J H reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olton J H compares
Olton J H is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,603
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
White 20.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Olton J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olton Isd reports $14,603 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olton J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hp Webb El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olton J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olton J H
How many students attend Olton J H?
Olton J H has 124 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 125 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olton J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Olton J H is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Olton J H?
70.7% of students at Olton J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olton J H?
The largest demographic group at Olton J H is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Olton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olton J H?
Olton J H has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Olton J H rank among public schools in Olton?
By Resource Investment Index, Olton J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Olton, 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 Olton Isd?
Besides Olton J H, Olton Isd also operates Hp Webb El (291 students) and Olton H S (197 students). See the Olton Isd district page for the complete list.