How do these schools compare?
| Metric | HOWARD J H | SIMPSON EL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | WAXAHACHIE, TX | WAXAHACHIE, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 918 | 592 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.5% | 25.7% |
| 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 | HOWARD J H | SIMPSON EL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,982 | $12,982 |
| District | WAXAHACHIE ISD | WAXAHACHIE ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | HOWARD J H | SIMPSON EL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30.6% | 37.0% |
| African American | 24.8% | 18.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.7% | 32.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 8.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | HOWARD J H | SIMPSON EL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 459:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.1% | 11.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 130 | 5 |
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.