- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dayton, TX
Wilson J H
Federal NCES profile for Wilson J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481641001403
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson J H earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson J H has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson J H ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Dayton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Wilson J H held near 1,370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 80.5 → 80.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 481641001403 · Dayton, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,295 enr · 16.2:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dayton H S (1,674 students)
Wilson J H held near 1,370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 80.5 → 80.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wilson J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dayton H S
Dayton H S
1,674 students
- This school
Wilson J H
1,295 students
- Richter El
Richter El
895 students
- Kimmie M Brown
Kimmie M Brown El
804 students
- Austin El
Austin El
771 students
- Colbert El 231
Colbert El
231 students
What this shows Wilson J H reports 1,295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson J H compares
Wilson 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,295 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,295
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$10,903
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
249
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 98 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
White 37.3%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Wilson J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dayton Isd reports $10,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richter El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kimmie M Brown El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colbert El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson J H
How many students attend Wilson J H?
Wilson J H has 1,295 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dayton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,396 (2022-23) → 1,370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson J H is 16.2:1, 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 Wilson J H?
67.3% of students at Wilson J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson J H?
The largest demographic group at Wilson J H is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Dayton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson J H?
Wilson J H has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Wilson J H rank among public schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson J H ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Dayton, 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 Dayton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dayton Isd?
Besides Wilson J H, Dayton Isd also operates Dayton H S (1,674 students), Richter El (895 students), and Kimmie M Brown El (804 students). See the Dayton Isd district page for the complete list.