Henderson J H in Stephenville, TX

At a glance

Reported students

544

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

40.73

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Texas middle enrollment

41st percentile

Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

523.5

Henderson J H: 544 reported students.

State peer staffing position

35th percentile

13.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 548
Teachers (FTE): 42.98
Student–teacher ratio: 12.8:1

What the reported data says about Henderson J H

Henderson J H is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Stephenville. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Stephenville ISD. NCES reports 544 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,712 middle schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 639 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Texas median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.1%). English learners represent 4.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Henderson J H

1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4.4%
Students with disabilities: 11.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 45.4%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White58.3%
Hispanic35.1%
Black0.7%
Asian0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Gilbert Int

Middle · Grades 05–06

562 reported students

Chamberlin El

Elementary · Grades 01–02

503 reported students

Hook El

Elementary · Grades 03–04

485 reported students

Central El

Elementary · Grades PK–KG

405 reported students

Stephenville H S

High · Grades 09–12

1,079 reported students

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Public schools near Henderson J H

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Gilbert Int Middle · Stephenville ISD	05–06	562	0.5 mi
Stephenville H S High · Stephenville ISD	09–12	1,079	0.6 mi
Chamberlin El Elementary · Stephenville ISD	01–02	503	1.2 mi
Huston Academy High · Charter · Erath Excels Academy Inc	09–12	35	1.4 mi
Hook El Elementary · Stephenville ISD	03–04	485	1.7 mi
Dublin Int Middle · Dublin ISD	04–06	239	9.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Henderson J H

What grades does Henderson J H serve?

Henderson J H reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Stephenville ISD.

How many students attend Henderson J H?

Henderson J H reported 544 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 1,712 Texas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 548 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Henderson J H?

The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 544 students and 40.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Henderson J H a public, charter, or magnet school?

Henderson J H is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Stephenville ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Henderson J H students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

45.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Henderson J H in?

Henderson J H is part of Stephenville ISD, based in Stephenville, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Henderson J H?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gilbert Int (0.5 mi), Stephenville H S (0.6 mi), Chamberlin El (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.