- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Refugio, TX
Refugio J H
Federal NCES profile for Refugio J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483678012861
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Refugio J H earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Refugio · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Refugio J H has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Refugio J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Refugio, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Refugio J H grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 483678012861 · Refugio, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 10.3:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Refugio El (300 students)
Refugio J H grew from 139 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Refugio J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Refugio El
Refugio El
300 students
- Refugio H S
Refugio H S
222 students
- This school
Refugio J H
134 students
What this shows Refugio J H reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Refugio J H compares
Refugio 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$20,309
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 134 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.7%
White 26.1%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Refugio J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Refugio Isd reports $20,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Refugio J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refugio El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Refugio H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Refugio J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Refugio J H
How many students attend Refugio J H?
Refugio J H has 134 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Refugio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Refugio J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Refugio J H is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 Refugio J H?
66.2% of students at Refugio J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Refugio J H?
The largest demographic group at Refugio J H is Hispanic or Latino at 65.7% of enrollment, in Refugio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Refugio J H?
Refugio J H has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Refugio J H rank among public schools in Refugio?
By Resource Investment Index, Refugio J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Refugio, 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 Refugio Isd?
Besides Refugio J H, Refugio Isd also operates Refugio El (300 students) and Refugio H S (222 students). See the Refugio Isd district page for the complete list.