- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Yoakum, TX
Yoakum J H
Federal NCES profile for Yoakum J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484662005301
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yoakum J H earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Yoakum · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Yoakum J H has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yoakum J H ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Yoakum, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Yoakum J H shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 484662005301 · Yoakum, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 9.4:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Yoakum H S (477 students)
Yoakum J H shrank from 322 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Yoakum J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yoakum H S
Yoakum H S
477 students
- Yoakum Int
Yoakum Int
292 students
- This school
Yoakum J H
273 students
- Yoakum Pri
Yoakum Pri
231 students
- Yoakum Annex 185
Yoakum Annex
185 students
What this shows Yoakum J H reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yoakum J H compares
Yoakum J H is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.4:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$16,454
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
White 20.9%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Yoakum J H is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yoakum Isd reports $16,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Yoakum J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoakum H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yoakum Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yoakum Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yoakum Annex | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yoakum J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Yoakum J H
How many students attend Yoakum J H?
Yoakum J H has 273 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Yoakum, TX. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yoakum J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Yoakum J H is 9.4:1, which is 36% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% 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 Yoakum J H?
69.3% of students at Yoakum J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yoakum J H?
The largest demographic group at Yoakum J H is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Yoakum, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yoakum J H?
Yoakum J H has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Yoakum J H rank among public schools in Yoakum?
By Resource Investment Index, Yoakum J H ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Yoakum, 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 Yoakum on the city page.
What other schools are in Yoakum Isd?
Besides Yoakum J H, Yoakum Isd also operates Yoakum H S (477 students), Yoakum Int (292 students), and Yoakum Pri (231 students). See the Yoakum Isd district page for the complete list.