Enrollment
951
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waller, TX
Waller J H
Federal NCES profile for Waller 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 484443005074
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waller J H earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Waller · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Waller J H has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waller J H ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Waller, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waller J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waller J H
Waller J H is a higher-need, large middle school in Waller, Texas, enrolling 951 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.7% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 951 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,056 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,011, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (21%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Waller Isd spends $10,517 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 273 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 951 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 27 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Waller Isd also operates Waller H S (2,995 students) and Schultz J H (1,194 students) alongside Waller 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 Waller J H compares
Waller 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 951 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
951
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$10,517
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
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 57.7%
White 21.0%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Waller J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waller Isd, which includes Waller J H.
$10,517
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.3%
State 28.7%
Federal 15.1%
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 Waller J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waller H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schultz J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| I T Holleman El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H T Jones El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fields Store El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waller J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,995
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- 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
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 (~951 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Waller J H
How many students attend Waller J H?
Waller J H has 951 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waller, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waller J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Waller J H is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waller J H?
61.7% of students at Waller J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waller J H?
The largest demographic group at Waller J H is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Waller, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waller J H?
Waller J H has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Waller J H rank among public schools in Waller?
By Resource Investment Index, Waller 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.
Is Waller J H a good school?
Waller J H earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Waller Isd?
Besides Waller J H, Waller Isd also operates Waller H S (2,995 students), Schultz J H (1,194 students), and I T Holleman El (753 students). See the Waller Isd district page for the complete list.
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