- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kaufman, TX
J W Monday El
Federal NCES profile for J W Monday El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482520013740
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Monday El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Kaufman · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
J W Monday El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Monday El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Kaufman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
J W Monday El held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 482520013740 · Kaufman, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 16:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Kaufman H S (1,294 students)
J W Monday El held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
J W Monday El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kaufman H S
Kaufman H S
1,294 students
- Norman J H
Norman J H
961 students
- Lucille Nash E
Lucille Nash El
604 students
- This school 513
J W Monday El
513 students
- Helen Edward E 505
Helen Edward Early Childhood Center
505 students
- J R Phillips E 466
J R Phillips El
466 students
What this shows J W Monday El reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How J W Monday El compares
J W Monday El 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$10,822
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 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
White 32.4%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, J W Monday El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kaufman Isd reports $10,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J W Monday El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norman J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucille Nash El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen Edward Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J R Phillips El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Monday El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about J W Monday El
How many students attend J W Monday El?
J W Monday El has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kaufman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Monday El?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Monday El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J W Monday El?
64.4% of students at J W Monday El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J W Monday El?
The largest demographic group at J W Monday El is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in Kaufman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Monday El?
J W Monday El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 J W Monday El rank among elementary schools in Kaufman?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Monday El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Kaufman, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kaufman on the city page.
What other schools are in Kaufman Isd?
Besides J W Monday El, Kaufman Isd also operates Kaufman H S (1,294 students), Norman J H (961 students), and Lucille Nash El (604 students). See the Kaufman Isd district page for the complete list.