- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Poth, TX
Poth J H
Federal NCES profile for Poth 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 483555004033
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poth J H earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Poth · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Poth J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poth J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Poth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Poth J H grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 483555004033 · Poth, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 14.5:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Poth El (455 students)
Poth J H grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Poth J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poth El
Poth El
455 students
- Poth H S
Poth H S
275 students
- This school
Poth J H
232 students
What this shows Poth J H reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poth J H compares
Poth J H is a growing 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,997
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Poth J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poth Isd reports $11,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poth J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poth El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poth H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poth J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poth J H
How many students attend Poth J H?
Poth J H has 232 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Poth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poth J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Poth J H is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Poth J H?
28.2% of students at Poth J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poth J H?
The largest demographic group at Poth J H is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Poth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poth J H?
Poth J H has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Poth J H rank among public schools in Poth?
By Resource Investment Index, Poth J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Poth, 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 Poth Isd?
Besides Poth J H, Poth Isd also operates Poth El (455 students) and Poth H S (275 students). See the Poth Isd district page for the complete list.