- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 484560012052 · Whitehouse, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 13.1:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitehouse H S (1,404 students)
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitehouse H S
Whitehouse H S
1,404 students
- Whitehouse J H
Whitehouse J H
751 students
- H L Higgins El
H L Higgins El
597 students
- Mozelle Brown
Mozelle Brown El
575 students
- Gus Winston Ca 508
Gus Winston Cain El
508 students
- This school 355
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School
355 students
What this shows J W Holloway Sixth Grade School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How J W Holloway Sixth Grade School compares
J W Holloway Sixth Grade School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,741
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
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.
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
District finance for Whitehouse Isd reports $10,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~355 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.