Enrollment
639
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Danforth J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Danforth J H
Danforth J H is a mid-sized middle school in Wimberley, Texas, enrolling 639 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.5% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 639 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 921 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #97, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 46/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Wimberley Isd also operates Wimberley H S (820 students) and Blue Hole Pri (649 students) alongside Danforth J H.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Danforth J H compares
Danforth J H on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,382
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wimberley Isd, which includes Danforth J H.
$11,382
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.0%
State 8.6%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Danforth J H a good school?
Danforth J H earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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