- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Norman J H held near 951 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.8 → 59.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 482520002817 · Kaufman, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
961 enr · 15.5:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Kaufman H S (1,294 students)
Norman J H held near 951 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.8 → 59.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Norman J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kaufman H S
Kaufman H S
1,294 students
- This school
Norman J H
961 students
- Lucille Nash E
Lucille Nash El
604 students
- J W Monday El 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 Norman J H reports 961 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norman J H compares
Norman 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,822
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
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.
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
District finance for Kaufman Isd reports $10,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~961 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 989 (2022-23) → 951 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.