Enrollment
318
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walker J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walker J H
Walker J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Monahans, Texas, enrolling 318 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 318 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 896 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #734, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (26%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd also operates Parkway El (646 students) and Monahans H S (624 students) alongside Walker 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 Walker J H compares
Walker 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,816
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd, which includes Walker J H.
$12,816
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.7%
State 14.4%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~318 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Walker J H a good school?
Walker J H earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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