- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Redwater, TX
Redwater J H
Federal NCES profile for Redwater J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483675005801
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwater J H earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Redwater · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwater J H has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwater J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Redwater, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Redwater J H shrank from 180 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 483675005801 · Redwater, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 11.1:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwater H S (357 students)
Redwater J H shrank from 180 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Redwater J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redwater H S
Redwater H S
357 students
- Redwater El
Redwater El
329 students
- Redwater Int
Redwater Int
251 students
- This school
Redwater J H
166 students
What this shows Redwater J H reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redwater J H compares
Redwater J H is a shrinking 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$12,258
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 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Redwater J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redwater Isd reports $12,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redwater J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwater H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwater El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redwater Int | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwater J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redwater J H
How many students attend Redwater J H?
Redwater J H has 166 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Redwater, TX. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwater J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwater J H is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Redwater J H?
39.4% of students at Redwater J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwater J H?
The largest demographic group at Redwater J H is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Redwater, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwater J H?
Redwater J H has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Redwater J H rank among public schools in Redwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwater J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Redwater, 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 Redwater Isd?
Besides Redwater J H, Redwater Isd also operates Redwater H S (357 students), Redwater El (329 students), and Redwater Int (251 students). See the Redwater Isd district page for the complete list.