- Enrollment
- 3,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waxahachie, TX
Howard J H
Federal NCES profile for Howard J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484473011375
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard J H earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard J H has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard J H ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484473011375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Howard J H held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 484473011375 · Waxahachie, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
918 enr · 18.4:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Waxahachie H S (3,056 students)
Howard J H held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Howard J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waxahachie H S
Waxahachie H S
3,056 students
- This school 918
Howard J H
918 students
- Finley J H 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 Howard J H reports 918 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard J H compares
Howard 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 918 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
918
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
130
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
White 30.6%
African American 24.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Howard 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 Howard J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Finley J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coleman J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wedgeworth El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simpson El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 (~918 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard J H
How many students attend Howard J H?
Howard J H has 918 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waxahachie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 758 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard J H is 18.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard J H?
40.5% of students at Howard J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard J H?
The largest demographic group at Howard J H is Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment, in Waxahachie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard J H?
Howard J H has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Howard J H rank among middle schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard J H ranks #4 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 Howard J H, Waxahachie Isd also operates Waxahachie H S (3,056 students), Finley J H (839 students), and Coleman J H (775 students). See the Waxahachie Isd district page for the complete list.