- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburg, TX
Pittsburg J H
Federal NCES profile for Pittsburg J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483501003939
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pittsburg J H earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pittsburg J H has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburg J H ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pittsburg, TX.
School address
District: Pittsburg Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483501003939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pittsburg J H held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 483501003939 · Pittsburg, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 8.5:1 · 75.6% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburg H S (671 students)
Pittsburg J H held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pittsburg J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittsburg H S
Pittsburg H S
671 students
- Pittsburg El
Pittsburg El
480 students
- Pittsburg Pri
Pittsburg Pri
426 students
- Pittsburg Int
Pittsburg Int
369 students
- This school
Pittsburg J H
299 students
What this shows Pittsburg J H reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pittsburg J H compares
Pittsburg 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$12,515
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
White 32.1%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Pittsburg J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pittsburg Isd reports $12,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pittsburg J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pittsburg El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburg Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pittsburg Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pittsburg J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pittsburg J H
How many students attend Pittsburg J H?
Pittsburg J H has 299 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsburg J H is 8.5:1, which is 42% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% 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 Pittsburg J H?
75.6% of students at Pittsburg J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pittsburg J H?
The largest demographic group at Pittsburg J H is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pittsburg J H?
Pittsburg J H has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Pittsburg J H rank among public schools in Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Pittsburg J H ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pittsburg, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pittsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsburg Isd?
Besides Pittsburg J H, Pittsburg Isd also operates Pittsburg H S (671 students), Pittsburg El (480 students), and Pittsburg Pri (426 students). See the Pittsburg Isd district page for the complete list.