At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
2,762
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$10,301
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$5,587
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 2,519
- Teachers (FTE)
- 178.58
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What current records say about Hardin-Jefferson ISD
Hardin-Jefferson ISD operates 6 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Sour Lake, Texas. NCES reports 2,762 students and 189.9 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Texas agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 284 of 1020 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $10,301 in current expenditure per pupil and $5,587 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 977 of 1019 in Texas. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 13.5%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 189.9
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $27,781,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Hardin-Jefferson ISD
Sour Lake, Texas
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 30.1360, -94.4103
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.3%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black14.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 | 660 | 14:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 1 | 656 | 16.3:1 | 0 |
| High | 2 | 393 | 8.8:1 | 0 |
| Combined / other | 1 | 1 | Not reported | 0 |
Explore schools in Hardin-Jefferson ISD
6 current directory entries
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Showing 1–6 of 6 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China El | ElementaryPK–05 | 600 | 14.2:1 | |
| Hardin Co J J a E P | Other09–09 | 1 | Not reported | |
| Hardin-Jefferson H S | High09–12 | 782 | 14.4:1 | |
| Hardin-Jefferson J H | Middle06–08 | 656 | 16.3:1 | |
| New Ae | High12–12 | 3 | 3.1:1 | |
| Sour Lake El | ElementaryPK–05 | 720 | 13.8:1 |
Cities served by Hardin-Jefferson ISD
Grouped by school mailing address. City pages also include schools run by other districts and charter agencies.
Frequently asked questions about Hardin-Jefferson ISD
How many schools are in Hardin-Jefferson ISD?
Hardin-Jefferson ISD has 6 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other.
How many students attend Hardin-Jefferson ISD?
NCES reports 2,762 students for 2024–25, served by 189.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 284 of 1,020 Texas agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 2,519 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Hardin-Jefferson ISD?
The district-wide ratio is 14.5:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Hardin-Jefferson ISD spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $10,301 in current expenditure per pupil, including $5,587 for instruction. That ranks 977 of 1,019 comparable Texas agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Hardin-Jefferson ISD?
Hardin-Jefferson H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 782 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Hardin-Jefferson ISD?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (409) 981-6400 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Texas districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.