- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spearman, TX
Spearman J H
Federal NCES profile for Spearman J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484101004665
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spearman J H earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Spearman · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Spearman J H has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spearman J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Spearman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Spearman J H held near 162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 484101004665 · Spearman, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 10.7:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Gus Birdwell El (343 students)
Spearman J H held near 162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Spearman J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gus Birdwell E
Gus Birdwell El
343 students
- Spearman H S
Spearman H S
189 students
- This school
Spearman J H
160 students
What this shows Spearman J H reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spearman J H compares
Spearman 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,073
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 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.1%
White 26.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Spearman J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spearman Isd reports $14,073 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spearman J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gus Birdwell El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spearman H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spearman J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spearman J H
How many students attend Spearman J H?
Spearman J H has 160 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spearman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spearman J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Spearman J H is 10.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Spearman J H?
52.8% of students at Spearman J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spearman J H?
The largest demographic group at Spearman J H is Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment, in Spearman, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spearman J H?
Spearman J H has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Spearman J H rank among public schools in Spearman?
By Resource Investment Index, Spearman J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Spearman, 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 Spearman Isd?
Besides Spearman J H, Spearman Isd also operates Gus Birdwell El (343 students) and Spearman H S (189 students). See the Spearman Isd district page for the complete list.