- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Smithville J H held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 484055004591 · Smithville, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 14.3:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithville El (694 students)
Smithville J H held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Smithville J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithville El
Smithville El
694 students
- Smithville H S
Smithville H S
543 students
- This school
Smithville J H
416 students
- Brown Pri 194
Brown Pri
194 students
What this shows Smithville J H reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithville J H compares
Smithville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,446
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Smithville Isd reports $11,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~416 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.