- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Midland, TX
Viola M Coleman H S
Federal NCES profile for Viola M Coleman H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483057006756
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viola M Coleman H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 9
- high schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Viola M Coleman H S has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Viola M Coleman H S ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Midland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Viola M Coleman H S grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+33.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 483057006756 · Midland, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 10:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy H S (2,735 students)
Viola M Coleman H S grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+33.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Viola M Coleman H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy H S
Legacy H S
2,735 students
- Midland H S
Midland H S
2,718 students
- Idea Travis Ac
Idea Travis Academy
1,298 students
- Goddard J H
Goddard J H
1,210 students
- Abell J H
Abell J H
1,129 students
- This school 180
Viola M Coleman H S
180 students
What this shows Viola M Coleman H S reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viola M Coleman H S compares
Viola M Coleman H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.7%
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
$11,367
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 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
White 19.4%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Viola M Coleman H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Midland Isd reports $11,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Viola M Coleman H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viola M Coleman H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high 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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Viola M Coleman H S
How many students attend Viola M Coleman H S?
Viola M Coleman H S has 180 students enrolled. It is a high school in Midland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viola M Coleman H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Viola M Coleman H S is 10:1, which is 32% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 Viola M Coleman H S?
55.0% of students at Viola M Coleman H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viola M Coleman H S?
The largest demographic group at Viola M Coleman H S is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Midland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viola M Coleman H S?
Viola M Coleman H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Viola M Coleman H S rank among high schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Viola M Coleman H S ranks #3 of 9 high schools in Midland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Isd?
Besides Viola M Coleman H S, Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students), Midland H S (2,718 students), and Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students). See the Midland Isd district page for the complete list.