- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Katy, TX
Cardiff J H
Federal NCES profile for Cardiff J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482517011272
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cardiff J H earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 18
- middle schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cardiff J H has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cardiff J H ranks #4 of 18 middle schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Cardiff J H shrank from 863 students in 2022-23 to 818 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 74.5 → 71.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 482517011272 · Katy, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
803 enr · 10.9:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Cardiff J H shrank from 863 students in 2022-23 to 818 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 74.5 → 71.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cardiff J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school 803
Cardiff J H
803 students
What this shows Cardiff J H reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cardiff J H compares
Cardiff 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$11,284
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
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.6%
African American 14.8%
White 10.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Cardiff J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cardiff J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cardiff J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~803 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cardiff J H
How many students attend Cardiff J H?
Cardiff J H has 803 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 863 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardiff J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardiff J H is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Cardiff J H?
81.6% of students at Cardiff J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cardiff J H?
The largest demographic group at Cardiff J H is Hispanic or Latino at 69.6% of enrollment, in Katy, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cardiff J H?
Cardiff J H has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Cardiff J H rank among middle schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Cardiff J H ranks #4 of 18 middle schools in Katy, 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 Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Cardiff J H, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.