- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, TX
James Coble Middle
Federal NCES profile for James Coble Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482892011335
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Coble Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 16
- middle schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James Coble Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Coble Middle ranks #11 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892011335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
James Coble Middle shrank from 854 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.3 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 482892011335 · Arlington, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 13.4:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
James Coble Middle shrank from 854 students in 2022-23 to 775 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 56.3 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James Coble Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 750
James Coble Middle
750 students
What this shows James Coble Middle reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Coble Middle compares
James Coble Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,678
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
Asian 13.2%
White 9.6%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, James Coble Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Coble Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Coble Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Coble Middle
How many students attend James Coble Middle?
James Coble Middle has 750 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), down 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Coble Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at James Coble Middle is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 James Coble Middle?
53.2% of students at James Coble Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Coble Middle?
The largest demographic group at James Coble Middle is African American at 46.1% of enrollment, in Arlington, 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 James Coble Middle?
James Coble Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 James Coble Middle rank among middle schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, James Coble Middle ranks #11 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides James Coble Middle, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.