- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Caldwell, TX
Caldwell J H
Federal NCES profile for Caldwell 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 481246000740
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldwell J H earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Caldwell · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldwell J H has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Caldwell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Caldwell J H held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.7 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 481246000740 · Caldwell, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 11.9:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Caldwell El (641 students)
Caldwell J H held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.7 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Caldwell J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caldwell El
Caldwell El
641 students
- Caldwell H S
Caldwell H S
574 students
- Caldwell Int
Caldwell Int
439 students
- This school
Caldwell J H
298 students
What this shows Caldwell J H reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldwell J H compares
Caldwell 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,856
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Caldwell J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caldwell Isd reports $12,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldwell J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caldwell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caldwell Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldwell J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldwell J H
How many students attend Caldwell J H?
Caldwell J H has 298 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Caldwell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldwell J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldwell J H is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Caldwell J H?
53.5% of students at Caldwell J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldwell J H?
The largest demographic group at Caldwell J H is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Caldwell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldwell J H?
Caldwell 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 Caldwell J H rank among public schools in Caldwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldwell J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Caldwell, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Caldwell Isd?
Besides Caldwell J H, Caldwell Isd also operates Caldwell El (641 students), Caldwell H S (574 students), and Caldwell Int (439 students). See the Caldwell Isd district page for the complete list.