Enrollment
634
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plainview J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plainview J H
Plainview J H is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Plainview, Texas, enrolling 634 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 634 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 2,242 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #109, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Plainview Isd also operates Plainview H S (1,418 students) and Plainview Int (554 students) alongside Plainview J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Plainview J H compares
Plainview J H on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,389
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainview Isd, which includes Plainview J H.
$12,389
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 50.4%
Federal 24.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~634 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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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.
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.
Is Plainview J H a good school?
Plainview J H earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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