- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monahans, TX
Walker J H
Federal NCES profile for Walker J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483117003506
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walker J H earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Monahans · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Walker J H has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walker J H ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Monahans, TX.
School address
District: Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483117003506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Walker J H shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 483117003506 · Monahans, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 11.4:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkway El (646 students)
Walker J H shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 28.2 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Walker J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkway El
Parkway El
646 students
- Monahans H S
Monahans H S
624 students
- Tatom El
Tatom El
326 students
- This school
Walker J H
318 students
- George Cullend
George Cullender Kind
259 students
- Monahans Ed Ct 8
Monahans Ed Ctr
8 students
What this shows Walker J H reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walker J H compares
Walker J H is a shrinking 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$12,525
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%
White 25.8%
African American 5.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Walker J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd reports $12,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walker J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monahans H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tatom El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Cullender Kind | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monahans Ed Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walker J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walker J H
How many students attend Walker J H?
Walker J H has 318 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monahans, TX. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walker J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Walker J H is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Walker J H?
53.7% of students at Walker J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walker J H?
The largest demographic group at Walker J H is Hispanic or Latino at 66.7% of enrollment, in Monahans, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walker J H?
Walker J H has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Walker J H rank among public schools in Monahans?
By Resource Investment Index, Walker J H ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Monahans, 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 Monahans on the city page.
What other schools are in Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd?
Besides Walker J H, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd also operates Parkway El (646 students), Monahans H S (624 students), and Tatom El (326 students). See the Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd district page for the complete list.