- Enrollment
- 3,401
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, TX
Harry Wright J H
Federal NCES profile for Harry Wright J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482658013886
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry Wright J H earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry Wright J H has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry Wright J H ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Harry Wright J H held near 1,334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.9 → 63.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 482658013886 · Richmond, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,444 enr · 23.3:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fulshear H S (3,401 students)
Harry Wright J H held near 1,334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.9 → 63.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harry Wright J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fulshear H S
Fulshear H S
3,401 students
- Dean Leaman J
Dean Leaman J H School
2,888 students
- Foster H S
Foster H S
2,747 students
- George Ranch H
George Ranch H S
2,337 students
- Briscoe J H
Briscoe J H
2,003 students
- This school
Harry Wright J H
1,444 students
What this shows Harry Wright J H reports 1,444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry Wright J H compares
Harry Wright 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 59% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,444 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,444
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,664
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
269
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.3%
African American 32.7%
Asian 10.7%
White 10.6%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Harry Wright J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar Cisd reports $10,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harry Wright J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulshear H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dean Leaman J H School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briscoe J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry Wright J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,888
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,747
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,337
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,003
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harry Wright J H
How many students attend Harry Wright J H?
Harry Wright J H has 1,444 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,316 (2022-23) → 1,334 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry Wright J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry Wright J H is 23.3:1, which is 59% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harry Wright J H?
54.7% of students at Harry Wright J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry Wright J H?
The largest demographic group at Harry Wright J H is Hispanic or Latino at 42.3% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry Wright J H?
Harry Wright J H has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Harry Wright J H rank among middle schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry Wright J H ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Lamar Cisd?
Besides Harry Wright J H, Lamar Cisd also operates Fulshear H S (3,401 students), Dean Leaman J H School (2,888 students), and Foster H S (2,747 students). See the Lamar Cisd district page for the complete list.