- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orangefield, TX
Orangefield J H
Federal NCES profile for Orangefield J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483378003768
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orangefield J H earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Orangefield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Orangefield J H has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orangefield J H ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Orangefield, TX.
School address
District: Orangefield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483378003768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Orangefield J H held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 483378003768 · Orangefield, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 12.2:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Orangefield El (828 students)
Orangefield J H held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Orangefield J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orangefield El
Orangefield El
828 students
- Orangefield H
Orangefield H S
563 students
- This school
Orangefield J H
390 students
What this shows Orangefield J H reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orangefield J H compares
Orangefield 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$11,732
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Orangefield J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orangefield Isd reports $11,732 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orangefield J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangefield El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orangefield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orangefield J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orangefield J H
How many students attend Orangefield J H?
Orangefield J H has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orangefield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orangefield J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Orangefield J H is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Orangefield J H?
30.2% of students at Orangefield J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orangefield J H?
The largest demographic group at Orangefield J H is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Orangefield, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orangefield J H?
Orangefield J H has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Orangefield J H rank among public schools in Orangefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Orangefield J H ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Orangefield, 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 Orangefield Isd?
Besides Orangefield J H, Orangefield Isd also operates Orangefield El (828 students) and Orangefield H S (563 students). See the Orangefield Isd district page for the complete list.