- Enrollment
- 3,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waxahachie, TX
Finley J H
Federal NCES profile for Finley J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484473005093
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Finley J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Finley J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Finley J H ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484473005093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Finley J H held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.1 → 56.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 484473005093 · Waxahachie, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
839 enr · 14.2:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Waxahachie H S (3,056 students)
Finley J H held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.1 → 56.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Finley 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
- This school 839
Finley J H
839 students
- Coleman J H 775
Coleman J H
775 students
- Wedgeworth El 594
Wedgeworth El
594 students
- Simpson El 592
Simpson El
592 students
What this shows Finley J H reports 839 students on the CCD universe file.
How Finley J H compares
Finley 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% 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
$11,520
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 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
White 35.5%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Finley 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 Finley 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 |
| Coleman J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wedgeworth El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simpson El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Finley 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
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 (~839 students)
Frequently asked questions about Finley J H
How many students attend Finley J H?
Finley J H has 839 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waxahachie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 816 (2022-23) → 838 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Finley J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Finley J H is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Finley J H?
42.2% of students at Finley J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Finley J H?
The largest demographic group at Finley J H is Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment, in Waxahachie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Finley J H?
Finley J H has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Finley J H rank among middle schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Finley J H ranks #3 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 Finley J H, Waxahachie Isd also operates Waxahachie H S (3,056 students), Howard J H (918 students), and Coleman J H (775 students). See the Waxahachie Isd district page for the complete list.