- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
West Plains J H held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481281007088 · Amarillo, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 15.4:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Plains H S (1,221 students)
West Plains J H held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
West Plains J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Plains H
West Plains H S
1,221 students
- Randall H S
Randall H S
1,126 students
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
1,097 students
- City View El
City View El
698 students
- Reeves-Hinger
Reeves-Hinger El
669 students
- This school
West Plains J H
630 students
What this shows West Plains J H reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Plains J H compares
West Plains 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$9,905
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
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.
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
District finance for Canyon Isd reports $9,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,126
- 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
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 (~630 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.