- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coleman, TX
Coleman J H
Federal NCES profile for Coleman J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481455000944
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleman J H earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Coleman · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Coleman J H has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Coleman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Coleman J H shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 481455000944 · Coleman, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 12.3:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Coleman El (334 students)
Coleman J H shrank from 252 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Coleman J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coleman El
Coleman El
334 students
- This school
Coleman J H
233 students
- Coleman H S
Coleman H S
229 students
What this shows Coleman J H reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coleman J H compares
Coleman 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$14,521
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 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Coleman J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coleman Isd reports $14,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coleman J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coleman H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coleman J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coleman J H
How many students attend Coleman J H?
Coleman J H has 233 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coleman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman J H is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Coleman J H?
52.4% of students at Coleman J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coleman J H?
The largest demographic group at Coleman J H is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Coleman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleman J H?
Coleman J H has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Coleman J H rank among public schools in Coleman?
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Coleman, 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 Coleman Isd?
Besides Coleman J H, Coleman Isd also operates Coleman El (334 students) and Coleman H S (229 students). See the Coleman Isd district page for the complete list.