- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Emory, TX
Rains J H
Federal NCES profile for Rains J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483636004082
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rains J H earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Emory · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rains J H has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rains J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Emory, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Rains J H held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 483636004082 · Emory, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 10.9:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Rains H S (531 students)
Rains J H held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rains J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rains H S
Rains H S
531 students
- Rains El
Rains El
438 students
- This school
Rains J H
383 students
- Rains Int
Rains Int
360 students
What this shows Rains J H reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rains J H compares
Rains 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$12,081
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Rains J H is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rains Isd reports $12,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rains J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rains H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rains El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rains Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rains J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rains J H
How many students attend Rains J H?
Rains J H has 383 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Emory, TX. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rains J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Rains J H is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Rains J H?
65.2% of students at Rains J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rains J H?
The largest demographic group at Rains J H is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Emory, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rains J H?
Rains J H has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Rains J H rank among public schools in Emory?
By Resource Investment Index, Rains J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Emory, 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 Rains Isd?
Besides Rains J H, Rains Isd also operates Rains H S (531 students), Rains El (438 students), and Rains Int (360 students). See the Rains Isd district page for the complete list.