Enrollment
961
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kaufman, TX
Norman J H
Federal NCES profile for Norman J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482520002817
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norman J H earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Kaufman · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Norman J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norman J H ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Kaufman, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norman J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norman J H
Norman J H is a higher-need, large middle school in Kaufman, Texas, enrolling 961 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.9% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 961 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,103 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #451.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (35%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Kaufman Isd spends $10,297 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 423 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 961 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Kaufman Isd also operates Kaufman H S (1,294 students) and Lucille Nash El (604 students) alongside Norman J H.
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 Norman J H compares
Norman J H on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 961 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
961
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,297
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
341
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
White 35.1%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Norman J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kaufman Isd, which includes Norman J H.
$10,297
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 56.0%
Federal 13.6%
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 Norman J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucille Nash El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J W Monday El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen Edward Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J R Phillips El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norman J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle 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 (~961 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Norman J H
How many students attend Norman J H?
Norman J H has 961 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kaufman, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Norman J H is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norman J H?
66.9% of students at Norman J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norman J H?
The largest demographic group at Norman J H is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment, in Kaufman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norman J H?
Norman J H has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norman J H rank among public schools in Kaufman?
By Resource Investment Index, Norman J H ranks #5 of 7 public 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 public schools in Kaufman on the city page.
Is Norman J H a good school?
Norman J H earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Kaufman Isd?
Besides Norman J H, Kaufman Isd also operates Kaufman H S (1,294 students), Lucille Nash El (604 students), and J W Monday El (513 students). See the Kaufman Isd district page for the complete list.
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