- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Panhandle, TX
Panhandle J H
Federal NCES profile for Panhandle J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483423003806
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panhandle J H earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Panhandle · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Panhandle J H has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panhandle J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Panhandle, TX.
School address
District: Panhandle Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483423003806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Panhandle J H shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 483423003806 · Panhandle, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 9.9:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Panhandle El (290 students)
Panhandle J H shrank from 151 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Panhandle J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Panhandle El
Panhandle El
290 students
- Panhandle H S
Panhandle H S
201 students
- This school
Panhandle J H
129 students
What this shows Panhandle J H reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panhandle J H compares
Panhandle 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$13,027
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Panhandle J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Panhandle Isd reports $13,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Panhandle J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panhandle El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panhandle H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panhandle J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Panhandle J H
How many students attend Panhandle J H?
Panhandle J H has 129 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Panhandle, TX. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panhandle J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Panhandle J H is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% 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 Panhandle J H?
27.2% of students at Panhandle J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panhandle J H?
The largest demographic group at Panhandle J H is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Panhandle, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panhandle J H?
Panhandle J H has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Panhandle J H rank among public schools in Panhandle?
By Resource Investment Index, Panhandle J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Panhandle, 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 Panhandle Isd?
Besides Panhandle J H, Panhandle Isd also operates Panhandle El (290 students) and Panhandle H S (201 students). See the Panhandle Isd district page for the complete list.