Enrollment
21
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denison, TX
Tri Co Juvenile Detent
Federal NCES profile for Tri Co Juvenile Detent, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484008006961
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri Co Juvenile Detent earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Denison · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Texas
- 21
- students enrolled
Tri Co Juvenile Detent has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri Co Juvenile Detent ranks #8 of 8 schools in Denison, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tri Co Juvenile Detent compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tri Co Juvenile Detent
Tri Co Juvenile Detent is a small combined-grade school in Denison, Texas, enrolling 21 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 94% of Texas schools and 43% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Texas schools, with 21 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Sherman Isd also operates Sherman H S (2,143 students) and Sherman Middle (869 students) alongside Tri Co Juvenile Detent.
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 Tri Co Juvenile Detent compares
Tri Co Juvenile Detent on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 43% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,864
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 38.1%
African American 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 9.5%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Tri Co Juvenile Detent is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sherman Isd, which includes Tri Co Juvenile Detent.
$12,864
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 34.8%
Federal 13.7%
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 Tri Co Juvenile Detent Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherman Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piner Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dillingham El | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry W Sory El | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri Co Juvenile Detent's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other 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 (~21 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tri Co Juvenile Detent
How many students attend Tri Co Juvenile Detent?
Tri Co Juvenile Detent has 21 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Denison, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri Co Juvenile Detent?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri Co Juvenile Detent is 21:1, which is 43% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri Co Juvenile Detent?
The largest demographic group at Tri Co Juvenile Detent is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Denison, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri Co Juvenile Detent?
Tri Co Juvenile Detent has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Tri Co Juvenile Detent rank among schools in Denison?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri Co Juvenile Detent ranks #8 of 8 schools in Denison, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denison on the city page.
Is Tri Co Juvenile Detent a good school?
Tri Co Juvenile Detent earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. 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 Sherman Isd?
Besides Tri Co Juvenile Detent, Sherman Isd also operates Sherman H S (2,143 students), Sherman Middle (869 students), and Piner Middle (831 students). See the Sherman Isd district page for the complete list.
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