- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Poteet, TX
Poteet J H
Federal NCES profile for Poteet J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483552004030
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poteet J H earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Poteet · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Poteet J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poteet J H ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Poteet, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Poteet J H held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 483552004030 · Poteet, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 15.7:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Poteet El (579 students)
Poteet J H held near 409 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Poteet J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poteet El
Poteet El
579 students
- Poteet H S
Poteet H S
481 students
- This school
Poteet J H
393 students
- Poteet Int
Poteet Int
382 students
What this shows Poteet J H reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poteet J H compares
Poteet 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$11,421
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
White 10.7%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.1, Poteet J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poteet Isd reports $11,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poteet J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poteet El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poteet H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poteet Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poteet J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~393 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Poteet J H
How many students attend Poteet J H?
Poteet J H has 393 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Poteet, TX. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poteet J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Poteet J H is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poteet J H?
66.1% of students at Poteet J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poteet J H?
The largest demographic group at Poteet J H is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in Poteet, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poteet J H?
Poteet J H has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Poteet J H rank among public schools in Poteet?
By Resource Investment Index, Poteet J H ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Poteet, 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 Poteet Isd?
Besides Poteet J H, Poteet Isd also operates Poteet El (579 students), Poteet H S (481 students), and Poteet Int (382 students). See the Poteet Isd district page for the complete list.