- Enrollment
- 3,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waxahachie, TX
Coleman J H
Federal NCES profile for Coleman J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484473013710
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleman J H earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Coleman J H has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman J H ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484473013710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Coleman J H held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.2 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 484473013710 · Waxahachie, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 11.7:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Waxahachie H S (3,056 students)
Coleman J H held near 814 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.2 → 59.5 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
- Waxahachie H S
Waxahachie H S
3,056 students
- Howard J H 918
Howard J H
918 students
- Finley J H 839
Finley J H
839 students
- This school 775
Coleman J H
775 students
- Wedgeworth El 594
Wedgeworth El
594 students
- Simpson El 592
Simpson El
592 students
What this shows Coleman J H reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coleman J H compares
Coleman 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$11,520
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
White 37.3%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Coleman J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waxahachie Isd reports $11,520 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Finley J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wedgeworth El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simpson El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coleman J H
How many students attend Coleman J H?
Coleman J H has 775 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waxahachie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 829 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman J H is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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?
43.4% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Waxahachie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleman J H?
Coleman J H has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 middle schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman J H ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie on the city page.
What other schools are in Waxahachie Isd?
Besides Coleman J H, Waxahachie Isd also operates Waxahachie H S (3,056 students), Howard J H (918 students), and Finley J H (839 students). See the Waxahachie Isd district page for the complete list.