How do these schools compare?
| Metric | H D STAPLES EL | TOM AND NITA NICHOLS MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Location | JOSHUA, TX | BURLESON, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 406 | 654 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.5% | 32.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | H D STAPLES EL | TOM AND NITA NICHOLS MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,316 | $12,316 |
| District | JOSHUA ISD | JOSHUA ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | H D STAPLES EL | TOM AND NITA NICHOLS MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.4% | 65.1% |
| African American | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.9% | 28.1% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 2.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | H D STAPLES EL | TOM AND NITA NICHOLS MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 406:1 | 327:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.9% | 17.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 62 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.