Enrollment
671
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midlothian, TX
Jean Coleman El
Federal NCES profile for Jean Coleman El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483060014119
👥 S:T ratio 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jean Coleman El earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Texas
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jean Coleman El has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jean Coleman El ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Midlothian, TX.
School address
District: Midlothian Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483060014119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jean Coleman El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jean Coleman El
Jean Coleman El is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Midlothian, Texas, enrolling 671 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 94% of Texas schools and 43% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.5% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 671 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 746 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #740, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Midlothian Isd also operates Midlothian H S (1,976 students) and Midlothian Heritage H S (1,760 students) alongside Jean Coleman El.
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 Jean Coleman El compares
Jean Coleman El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 43% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 72% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,262
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.
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 49.5%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Jean Coleman El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midlothian Isd, which includes Jean Coleman El.
$11,262
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 29.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 Jean Coleman El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlothian H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midlothian Heritage H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earl & Marthalu Dieterich Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank Seale Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jean Coleman El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 989
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jean Coleman El
How many students attend Jean Coleman El?
Jean Coleman El has 671 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midlothian, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jean Coleman El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jean Coleman El is 21:1, which is 43% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jean Coleman El?
17.5% of students at Jean Coleman El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jean Coleman El?
The largest demographic group at Jean Coleman El is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Midlothian, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jean Coleman El?
Jean Coleman El has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Jean Coleman El rank among public schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Jean Coleman El ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Midlothian, 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 Midlothian on the city page.
Is Jean Coleman El a good school?
Jean Coleman El earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Midlothian Isd?
Besides Jean Coleman El, Midlothian Isd also operates Midlothian H S (1,976 students), Midlothian Heritage H S (1,760 students), and Walnut Grove Middle (1,012 students). See the Midlothian Isd district page for the complete list.
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