- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Santo Forte J H held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 480920008374 · Azle, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
507 enr · 13.7:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Azle H S (2,192 students)
Santo Forte J H held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Santo Forte J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Azle H S
Azle H S
2,192 students
- Azle El 606
Azle El
606 students
- Azle J H South 592
Azle J H South
592 students
- Liberty El 540
Liberty El
540 students
- W E Hoover El 535
W E Hoover El
535 students
- This school 507
Santo Forte J H
507 students
What this shows Santo Forte J H reports 507 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santo Forte J H compares
Santo Forte 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,098
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
Counselors1.2 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.
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
District finance for Azle Isd reports $11,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~507 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.