Enrollment
416
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Smithville, TX
Smithville J H
Federal NCES profile for Smithville J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484055004591
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithville J H earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Smithville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithville J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville J H ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Smithville, TX.
School address
District: Smithville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484055004591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smithville J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smithville J H
Smithville J H is a mid-sized middle school in Smithville, Texas, enrolling 416 students.
At 14.3:1, 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 46.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 416 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 1,044 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #863, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 416 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Smithville Isd also operates Smithville El (694 students) and Smithville H S (543 students) alongside Smithville 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 Smithville J H compares
Smithville 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$11,936
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Smithville 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 Smithville Isd, which includes Smithville J H.
$11,936
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 31.5%
Federal 12.9%
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 Smithville J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brown Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithville J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~416 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Smithville J H
How many students attend Smithville J H?
Smithville J H has 416 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Smithville, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithville J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithville J H is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Smithville J H?
46.6% of students at Smithville J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithville J H?
The largest demographic group at Smithville J H is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Smithville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithville J H?
Smithville J H has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Smithville J H rank among public schools in Smithville?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville J H ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Smithville, 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 Smithville on the city page.
Is Smithville J H a good school?
Smithville J H earns 39/100 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 Smithville Isd?
Besides Smithville J H, Smithville Isd also operates Smithville El (694 students), Smithville H S (543 students), and Brown Pri (194 students). See the Smithville Isd district page for the complete list.
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