Enrollment
355
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Whitehouse, TX
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School
Federal NCES profile for J W Holloway Sixth Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484560012052
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Whitehouse · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Holloway Sixth Grade School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Whitehouse, TX.
School address
District: Whitehouse Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484560012052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J W Holloway Sixth Grade School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at J W Holloway Sixth Grade School
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School is a mid-sized middle school in Whitehouse, Texas, enrolling 355 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 355 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 845 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #388.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Whitehouse Isd spends $10,439 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Whitehouse Isd also operates Whitehouse H S (1,404 students) and Whitehouse J H (751 students) alongside J W Holloway Sixth Grade School.
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 J W Holloway Sixth Grade School compares
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,439
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 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 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
African American 14.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.8%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, J W Holloway Sixth Grade School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitehouse Isd, which includes J W Holloway Sixth Grade School.
$10,439
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 34.9%
Federal 13.6%
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 J W Holloway Sixth Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitehouse J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H L Higgins El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mozelle Brown El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gus Winston Cain El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Holloway Sixth Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J W Holloway Sixth Grade School
How many students attend J W Holloway Sixth Grade School?
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School has 355 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Whitehouse, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Holloway Sixth Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Holloway Sixth Grade School is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 J W Holloway Sixth Grade School?
44.2% of students at J W Holloway Sixth Grade School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J W Holloway Sixth Grade School?
The largest demographic group at J W Holloway Sixth Grade School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Whitehouse, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Holloway Sixth Grade School?
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J W Holloway Sixth Grade School rank among public schools in Whitehouse?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Holloway Sixth Grade School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Whitehouse, 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 Whitehouse on the city page.
Is J W Holloway Sixth Grade School a good school?
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School earns 50/100 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 Whitehouse Isd?
Besides J W Holloway Sixth Grade School, Whitehouse Isd also operates Whitehouse H S (1,404 students), Whitehouse J H (751 students), and H L Higgins El (597 students). See the Whitehouse Isd district page for the complete list.
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