Enrollment
579
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Amarillo, TX
Randall J H
Federal NCES profile for Randall J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481281014309
👥 S:T ratio 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randall J H earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools.
- #15 of 15
- middle schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Randall J H has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randall J H ranks #15 of 15 middle schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Randall J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Randall J H
Randall J H is a mid-sized middle school in Amarillo, Texas, enrolling 579 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 579 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,060 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #987, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 58/100).
The surrounding Canyon Isd spends $9,055 per pupil, 34% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Canyon Isd also operates West Plains H S (1,221 students) and Randall H S (1,126 students) alongside Randall 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 Randall J H compares
Randall 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,055
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
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Randall J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyon Isd, which includes Randall J H.
$9,055
Per student
-34%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 28.4%
Federal 10.4%
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 Randall J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| City View El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeves-Hinger El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randall J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Randall J H
How many students attend Randall J H?
Randall J H has 579 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Amarillo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randall J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Randall J H is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randall J H?
38.2% of students at Randall J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randall J H?
The largest demographic group at Randall J H is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randall J H?
Randall J H has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Randall J H rank among middle schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Randall J H ranks #15 of 15 middle schools in Amarillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Amarillo on the city page.
Is Randall J H a good school?
Randall J H earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Canyon Isd?
Besides Randall J H, Canyon Isd also operates West Plains H S (1,221 students), Randall H S (1,126 students), and Canyon H S (1,097 students). See the Canyon Isd district page for the complete list.
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