- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plainview, TX
Plainview J H
Federal NCES profile for Plainview J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483507022847
👥 S:T ratio 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plainview J H earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Plainview · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Plainview J H has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plainview J H ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Plainview, TX.
School address
District: Plainview Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483507022847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
Plainview J H shrank from 763 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 483507022847 · Plainview, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 12.2:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainview H S (1,418 students)
Plainview J H shrank from 763 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Plainview J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainview H S
Plainview H S
1,418 students
- This school
Plainview J H
634 students
- Plainview Int 554
Plainview Int
554 students
- Central El 505
Central El
505 students
- North El 492
North El
492 students
- South El 456
South El
456 students
What this shows Plainview J H reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plainview J H compares
Plainview 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 34% | - | - |
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.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
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.
Funding equity
$13,396
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.9%
White 10.6%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Plainview J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Plainview Isd reports $13,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plainview J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plainview Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plainview J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plainview J H
How many students attend Plainview J H?
Plainview J H has 634 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plainview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainview J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainview 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 Plainview J H?
83.4% of students at Plainview J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plainview J H?
The largest demographic group at Plainview J H is Hispanic or Latino at 83.9% of enrollment, in Plainview, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plainview J H?
Plainview J H has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Plainview J H rank among public schools in Plainview?
By Resource Investment Index, Plainview J H ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Plainview, 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 Plainview on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainview Isd?
Besides Plainview J H, Plainview Isd also operates Plainview H S (1,418 students), Plainview Int (554 students), and Central El (505 students). See the Plainview Isd district page for the complete list.