- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wharton, TX
Wharton J H
Federal NCES profile for Wharton 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 484538012610
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wharton J H earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Wharton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wharton J H has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wharton J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wharton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Wharton J H held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 484538012610 · Wharton, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 9.3:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Wharton H S (566 students)
Wharton J H held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wharton J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wharton H S
Wharton H S
566 students
- Wharton El
Wharton El
478 students
- C G Sivells El
C G Sivells El
399 students
- This school
Wharton J H
324 students
What this shows Wharton J H reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wharton J H compares
Wharton 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$16,015
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
169
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 52.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 84.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
African American 25.6%
White 8.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Wharton J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wharton Isd reports $16,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wharton J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wharton El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C G Sivells El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wharton J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wharton J H
How many students attend Wharton J H?
Wharton J H has 324 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wharton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wharton J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Wharton J H is 9.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Wharton J H?
72.4% of students at Wharton J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wharton J H?
The largest demographic group at Wharton J H is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Wharton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wharton J H?
Wharton 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 Wharton J H rank among public schools in Wharton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wharton J H ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Wharton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wharton Isd?
Besides Wharton J H, Wharton Isd also operates Wharton H S (566 students), Wharton El (478 students), and C G Sivells El (399 students). See the Wharton Isd district page for the complete list.