- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Slaton, TX
Slaton J H
Federal NCES profile for Slaton J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484044004580
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slaton J H earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Slaton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Slaton J H has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slaton J H ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Slaton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Slaton J H shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 484044004580 · Slaton, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 10.5:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Cathelene Thomas El (435 students)
Slaton J H shrank from 264 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Slaton J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cathelene Thom
Cathelene Thomas El
435 students
- Slaton H S
Slaton H S
359 students
- This school
Slaton J H
251 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin Pri
218 students
- Slaton Isd Dae 8
Slaton Isd Daep
8 students
What this shows Slaton J H reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slaton J H compares
Slaton J H is a shrinking 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$17,367
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 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
White 30.3%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Slaton J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Slaton Isd reports $17,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slaton J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathelene Thomas El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slaton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slaton Isd Daep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slaton J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 2.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slaton J H
How many students attend Slaton J H?
Slaton J H has 251 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Slaton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slaton J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Slaton J H is 10.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% 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 Slaton J H?
71.6% of students at Slaton J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slaton J H?
The largest demographic group at Slaton J H is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment, in Slaton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slaton J H?
Slaton J H has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Slaton J H rank among public schools in Slaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Slaton J H ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Slaton, 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 Slaton on the city page.
What other schools are in Slaton Isd?
Besides Slaton J H, Slaton Isd also operates Cathelene Thomas El (435 students), Slaton H S (359 students), and Stephen F Austin Pri (218 students). See the Slaton Isd district page for the complete list.