- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Fe, TX
Santa Fe J H
Federal NCES profile for Santa Fe J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483927004475
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Fe J H earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Fe J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe J H ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Santa Fe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Santa Fe J H held near 1,012 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.8 → 65.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 483927004475 · Santa Fe, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,003 enr · 15.4:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe H S (1,314 students)
Santa Fe J H held near 1,012 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.8 → 65.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Santa Fe J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Fe H S
Santa Fe H S
1,314 students
- This school
Santa Fe J H
1,003 students
- Dan J Kubacak
Dan J Kubacak El
730 students
- William F Barn
William F Barnett El
640 students
- Roy J Wollam E
Roy J Wollam El
618 students
- Coastal Altern 4
Coastal Alternative Program
4 students
What this shows Santa Fe J H reports 1,003 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Fe J H compares
Santa Fe 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,003
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$13,289
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Santa Fe J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Fe Isd reports $13,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Fe J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dan J Kubacak El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William F Barnett El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy J Wollam El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coastal Alternative Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Fe J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~1,003 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Fe J H
How many students attend Santa Fe J H?
Santa Fe J H has 1,003 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Fe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,009 (2022-23) → 1,012 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe J H is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Fe J H?
47.9% of students at Santa Fe J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Fe J H?
The largest demographic group at Santa Fe J H is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Fe J H?
Santa Fe J H has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Santa Fe J H rank among public schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe J H ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Fe Isd?
Besides Santa Fe J H, Santa Fe Isd also operates Santa Fe H S (1,314 students), Dan J Kubacak El (730 students), and William F Barnett El (640 students). See the Santa Fe Isd district page for the complete list.