- Enrollment
- 2,995
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waller, TX
Schultz J H
Federal NCES profile for Schultz J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484443012000
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schultz J H earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Waller · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Schultz J H has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schultz J H ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Waller, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Schultz J H held near 1,123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.1 → 75.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 484443012000 · Waller, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,194 enr · 16.6:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Waller H S (2,995 students)
Schultz J H held near 1,123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.1 → 75.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Schultz J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waller H S
Waller H S
2,995 students
- This school 1,194
Schultz J H
1,194 students
- Waller J H 951
Waller J H
951 students
- I T Holleman E 753
I T Holleman El
753 students
- H T Jones El 720
H T Jones El
720 students
- Fields Store E 718
Fields Store El
718 students
What this shows Schultz J H reports 1,194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schultz J H compares
Schultz 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,194 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,194
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$11,713
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 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 28.7%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Schultz J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Waller Isd reports $11,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schultz J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waller H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waller J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| I T Holleman El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H T Jones El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fields Store El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schultz J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~1,194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schultz J H
How many students attend Schultz J H?
Schultz J H has 1,194 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waller, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,120 (2022-23) → 1,123 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schultz J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Schultz J H is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Schultz J H?
56.5% of students at Schultz J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schultz J H?
The largest demographic group at Schultz J H is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Waller, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schultz J H?
Schultz J H has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Schultz J H rank among public schools in Waller?
By Resource Investment Index, Schultz J H ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Waller, 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 Waller on the city page.
What other schools are in Waller Isd?
Besides Schultz J H, Waller Isd also operates Waller H S (2,995 students), Waller J H (951 students), and I T Holleman El (753 students). See the Waller Isd district page for the complete list.