Enrollment
391
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Feria, TX
W B Green J H
Federal NCES profile for W B Green J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482604002926
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W B Green J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in La Feria · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
W B Green J H has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W B Green J H ranks #6 of 7 public schools in La Feria, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W B Green J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at W B Green J H
W B Green J H is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in La Feria, Texas, enrolling 391 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.9:1, W B Green J H is leaner than roughly 85% of Texas schools and 26% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,739 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #450.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
La Feria Isd also operates La Feria H S (901 students) and Sam Houston El (456 students) alongside W B Green J H.
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 W B Green J H compares
W B Green J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$14,020
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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
Hispanic or Latino 97.2%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, W B Green J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Feria Isd, which includes W B Green J H.
$14,020
Per student
+3%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 56.9%
Federal 29.0%
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 W B Green J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Feria H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noemi Dominguez El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Vail El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David G Sanchez El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W B Green J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle 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 (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about W B Green J H
How many students attend W B Green J H?
W B Green J H has 391 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Feria, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W B Green J H?
The student-teacher ratio at W B Green J H is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 W B Green J H?
84.8% of students at W B Green J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W B Green J H?
The largest demographic group at W B Green J H is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in La Feria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W B Green J H?
W B Green J H has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W B Green J H rank among public schools in La Feria?
By Resource Investment Index, W B Green J H ranks #6 of 7 public schools in La Feria, 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 La Feria on the city page.
Is W B Green J H a good school?
W B Green J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 La Feria Isd?
Besides W B Green J H, La Feria Isd also operates La Feria H S (901 students), Sam Houston El (456 students), and Noemi Dominguez El (387 students). See the La Feria Isd district page for the complete list.
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