- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tolar, TX
Tolar J H
Federal NCES profile for Tolar J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484290011962
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tolar J H earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tolar · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tolar J H has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tolar J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tolar, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Tolar J H shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 17.4 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 484290011962 · Tolar, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 11.4:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Tolar El (418 students)
Tolar J H shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 17.4 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tolar J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tolar El
Tolar El
418 students
- Tolar H S
Tolar H S
272 students
- This school
Tolar J H
194 students
What this shows Tolar J H reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tolar J H compares
Tolar 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,001
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 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Tolar J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tolar Isd reports $11,001 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tolar J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolar El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tolar H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tolar J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tolar J H
How many students attend Tolar J H?
Tolar J H has 194 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tolar, TX. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tolar J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Tolar J H is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Tolar J H?
30.8% of students at Tolar J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tolar J H?
The largest demographic group at Tolar J H is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Tolar, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tolar J H?
Tolar J H has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Tolar J H rank among public schools in Tolar?
By Resource Investment Index, Tolar J H ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tolar, 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 Tolar Isd?
Besides Tolar J H, Tolar Isd also operates Tolar El (418 students) and Tolar H S (272 students). See the Tolar Isd district page for the complete list.