- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pattonville, TX
Prairiland J H
Federal NCES profile for Prairiland 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 483574010875
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairiland J H earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 260
- students enrolled
Prairiland J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Prairiland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483574010875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Prairiland J H held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 483574010875 · Pattonville, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 13:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Blossom El (408 students)
Prairiland J H held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Prairiland J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blossom El
Blossom El
408 students
- Prairiland H S
Prairiland H S
283 students
- This school
Prairiland J H
260 students
- Deport El 154
Deport El
154 students
What this shows Prairiland J H reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairiland J H compares
Prairiland 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,277
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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Prairiland J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prairiland Isd reports $11,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairiland J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairiland H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deport El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairiland J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairiland J H
How many students attend Prairiland J H?
Prairiland J H has 260 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pattonville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairiland J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairiland J H is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Prairiland J H?
50.8% of students at Prairiland J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairiland J H?
The largest demographic group at Prairiland J H is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Pattonville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairiland J H?
Prairiland 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).
What other schools are in Prairiland Isd?
Besides Prairiland J H, Prairiland Isd also operates Blossom El (408 students), Prairiland H S (283 students), and Deport El (154 students). See the Prairiland Isd district page for the complete list.