- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Waverly, TX
New Waverly J H
Federal NCES profile for New Waverly J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483264006589
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Waverly J H earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in New Waverly · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Waverly J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Waverly J H ranks #3 of 5 public schools in New Waverly, TX.
School address
District: New Waverly Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483264006589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
New Waverly J H held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 483264006589 · New Waverly, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 14.1:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: New Waverly El (327 students)
New Waverly J H held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
New Waverly J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Waverly El
New Waverly El
327 students
- New Waverly H
New Waverly H S
325 students
- This school
New Waverly J H
253 students
- New Waverly In
New Waverly Int
169 students
What this shows New Waverly J H reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Waverly J H compares
New Waverly J H 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,966
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 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, New Waverly J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Waverly Isd reports $12,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Waverly J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Waverly El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Waverly H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Waverly Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Waverly J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about New Waverly J H
How many students attend New Waverly J H?
New Waverly J H has 253 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Waverly, TX. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Waverly J H?
The student-teacher ratio at New Waverly J H is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 New Waverly J H?
51.7% of students at New Waverly J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Waverly J H?
The largest demographic group at New Waverly J H is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in New Waverly, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Waverly J H?
New Waverly J H has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 New Waverly J H rank among public schools in New Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, New Waverly J H ranks #3 of 5 public schools in New Waverly, 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 New Waverly on the city page.
What other schools are in New Waverly Isd?
Besides New Waverly J H, New Waverly Isd also operates New Waverly El (327 students), New Waverly H S (325 students), and New Waverly Int (169 students). See the New Waverly Isd district page for the complete list.