- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brookshire, TX
Royal J H
Federal NCES profile for Royal 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 483819004265
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royal J H earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Brookshire · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Royal J H has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royal J H ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Brookshire, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Royal J H held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 483819004265 · Brookshire, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 16:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Royal H S (968 students)
Royal J H held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Royal J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Royal H S
Royal H S
968 students
- Royal El
Royal El
760 students
- This school
Royal J H
639 students
- Royal Early Ch
Royal Early Childhood Center
517 students
What this shows Royal J H reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royal J H compares
Royal 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$17,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 639 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.1%
African American 16.0%
White 7.7%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Royal J H is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Royal Isd reports $17,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Royal J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royal El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Royal Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royal J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Royal J H
How many students attend Royal J H?
Royal J H has 639 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brookshire, TX. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal J H is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Royal J H?
69.1% of students at Royal J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royal J H?
The largest demographic group at Royal J H is Hispanic or Latino at 72.1% of enrollment, in Brookshire, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royal J H?
Royal J H has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Royal J H rank among public schools in Brookshire?
By Resource Investment Index, Royal J H ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Brookshire, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Brookshire on the city page.
What other schools are in Royal Isd?
Besides Royal J H, Royal Isd also operates Royal H S (968 students), Royal El (760 students), and Royal Early Childhood Center (517 students). See the Royal Isd district page for the complete list.