Enrollment
630
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Amarillo, TX
West Plains J H
Federal NCES profile for West Plains J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481281007088
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Plains J H earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #10 of 15
- middle schools in Amarillo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Plains J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Plains J H ranks #10 of 15 middle schools in Amarillo, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Plains J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Plains J H
West Plains J H is a mid-sized middle school in Amarillo, Texas, enrolling 630 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.2% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 630 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 866 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #667, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Canyon Isd spends $9,055 per pupil, 34% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 183 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 630 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Canyon Isd also operates West Plains H S (1,221 students) and Randall H S (1,126 students) alongside West Plains 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 West Plains J H compares
West Plains 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$9,055
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 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 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, West Plains J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyon Isd, which includes West Plains J H.
$9,055
Per student
-34%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.3%
State 28.4%
Federal 10.4%
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 West Plains J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| City View El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeves-Hinger El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Plains J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~630 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Plains J H
How many students attend West Plains J H?
West Plains J H has 630 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Amarillo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Plains J H?
The student-teacher ratio at West Plains J H is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Plains J H?
25.2% of students at West Plains J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Plains J H?
The largest demographic group at West Plains J H is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Amarillo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Plains J H?
West Plains J H has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Plains J H rank among middle schools in Amarillo?
By Resource Investment Index, West Plains J H ranks #10 of 15 middle schools in Amarillo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Amarillo on the city page.
Is West Plains J H a good school?
West Plains J H earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Canyon Isd?
Besides West Plains J H, Canyon Isd also operates West Plains H S (1,221 students), Randall H S (1,126 students), and Canyon H S (1,097 students). See the Canyon Isd district page for the complete list.
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