- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Van, TX
Van J H
Federal NCES profile for Van J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484392004986
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van J H earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Van · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Van J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van J H ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Van, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Van J H held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 484392004986 · Van, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 15:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Middle (828 students)
Van J H held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Van J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Van Middle
Van Middle
828 students
- Van H S
Van H S
768 students
- Rhodes El
Rhodes El
402 students
- This school
Van J H
360 students
- Van Int 321
Van Int
321 students
What this shows Van J H reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van J H compares
Van 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$11,235
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 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Van J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Van Isd reports $11,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rhodes El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van J H
How many students attend Van J H?
Van J H has 360 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Van, TX. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Van J H is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van J H?
51.4% of students at Van J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van J H?
The largest demographic group at Van J H is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Van, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van J H?
Van J H has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Van J H rank among public schools in Van?
By Resource Investment Index, Van J H ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Van, 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 Van on the city page.
What other schools are in Van Isd?
Besides Van J H, Van Isd also operates Van Middle (828 students), Van H S (768 students), and Rhodes El (402 students). See the Van Isd district page for the complete list.