- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Weatherford, TX
Peaster J H
Federal NCES profile for Peaster J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483450007082
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peaster J H earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Weatherford · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Peaster J H has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peaster J H ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Weatherford, TX.
School address
District: Peaster Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483450007082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-141 students YoY
Peaster J H shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-36.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-141 students YoY 483450007082 · Weatherford, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 11.1:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Peaster El (525 students)
Peaster J H shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-36.9%). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Peaster J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peaster El
Peaster El
525 students
- Peaster H S
Peaster H S
524 students
- This school
Peaster J H
277 students
What this shows Peaster J H reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peaster J H compares
Peaster 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,942
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Peaster J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peaster Isd reports $10,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peaster J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaster El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peaster H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peaster J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peaster J H
How many students attend Peaster J H?
Peaster J H has 277 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Weatherford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), down 141.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peaster J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Peaster J H is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Peaster J H?
29.3% of students at Peaster J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peaster J H?
The largest demographic group at Peaster J H is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Weatherford, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peaster J H?
Peaster J H has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Peaster J H rank among middle schools in Weatherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Peaster J H ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Weatherford, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Weatherford on the city page.
What other schools are in Peaster Isd?
Besides Peaster J H, Peaster Isd also operates Peaster El (525 students) and Peaster H S (524 students). See the Peaster Isd district page for the complete list.