- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wimberley, TX
Danforth J H
Federal NCES profile for Danforth 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 480000907342
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Danforth J H earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Wimberley · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Danforth J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Danforth J H ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Wimberley, TX.
School address
District: Wimberley Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480000907342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Danforth J H held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 480000907342 · Wimberley, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 15.2:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Wimberley H S (820 students)
Danforth J H held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Danforth J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wimberley H S
Wimberley H S
820 students
- Blue Hole Pri
Blue Hole Pri
649 students
- This school
Danforth J H
639 students
- Jacob's Well E
Jacob's Well El
553 students
What this shows Danforth J H reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Danforth J H compares
Danforth 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$10,797
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Danforth J H is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wimberley Isd reports $10,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Danforth J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimberley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Hole Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacob's Well El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Danforth J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about Danforth J H
How many students attend Danforth J H?
Danforth J H has 639 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wimberley, TX. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danforth J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Danforth J H is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Danforth J H?
27.5% of students at Danforth J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Danforth J H?
The largest demographic group at Danforth J H is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Wimberley, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Danforth J H?
Danforth J H has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Danforth J H rank among public schools in Wimberley?
By Resource Investment Index, Danforth J H ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Wimberley, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wimberley on the city page.
What other schools are in Wimberley Isd?
Besides Danforth J H, Wimberley Isd also operates Wimberley H S (820 students), Blue Hole Pri (649 students), and Jacob's Well El (553 students). See the Wimberley Isd district page for the complete list.