Enrollment
507
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Azle, TX
Santo Forte J H
Federal NCES profile for Santo Forte J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480920008374
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santo Forte J H earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 12
- public schools in Azle · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Santo Forte J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santo Forte J H ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Azle, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santo Forte J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santo Forte J H
Santo Forte J H is a mid-sized middle school in Azle, Texas, enrolling 507 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 507 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 1,224 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #989, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Azle Isd spends $10,337 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 184 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 507 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 36 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Azle Isd also operates Azle H S (2,192 students) and Azle El (606 students) alongside Santo Forte 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 Santo Forte J H compares
Santo Forte 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 507 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
507
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$10,337
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 36 expulsions.
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 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.4%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Santo Forte J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Azle Isd, which includes Santo Forte J H.
$10,337
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.1%
State 34.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 Santo Forte J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azle H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Azle El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Azle J H South | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W E Hoover El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santo Forte J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~507 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Santo Forte J H
How many students attend Santo Forte J H?
Santo Forte J H has 507 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Azle, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santo Forte J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Santo Forte J H is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Santo Forte J H?
46.9% of students at Santo Forte J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santo Forte J H?
The largest demographic group at Santo Forte J H is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Azle, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santo Forte J H?
Santo Forte J H has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Santo Forte J H rank among public schools in Azle?
By Resource Investment Index, Santo Forte J H ranks #8 of 12 public schools in Azle, 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 Azle on the city page.
Is Santo Forte J H a good school?
Santo Forte J H earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Azle Isd?
Besides Santo Forte J H, Azle Isd also operates Azle H S (2,192 students), Azle El (606 students), and Azle J H South (592 students). See the Azle Isd district page for the complete list.
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