- Enrollment
- 3,535
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, TX
Workman J H
Federal NCES profile for Workman 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 480870005846
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Workman J H earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #14 of 16
- middle schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Workman J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Workman J H ranks #14 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Arlington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480870005846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-105 students YoY
Workman J H shrank from 1,360 students in 2022-23 to 1,255 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 84.1 → 89.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-105 students YoY 480870005846 · Arlington, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,162 enr · 13.8:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin H S (3,535 students)
Workman J H shrank from 1,360 students in 2022-23 to 1,255 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 84.1 → 89.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Workman J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin H S
Martin H S
3,535 students
- Sam Houston H
Sam Houston H S
3,208 students
- Arlington H S
Arlington H S
2,580 students
- Lamar H S
Lamar H S
2,457 students
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,140 students
- This school 1,162
Workman J H
1,162 students
What this shows Workman J H reports 1,162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Workman J H compares
Workman 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,162 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,162
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.7%
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
$11,746
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 307 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
African American 22.0%
Asian 4.8%
White 4.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Workman J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington Isd reports $11,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Workman J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Workman J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,208
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Workman J H
How many students attend Workman J H?
Workman J H has 1,162 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,360 (2022-23) → 1,255 (2023-24), down 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Workman J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Workman J H is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Workman J H?
85.6% of students at Workman J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Workman J H?
The largest demographic group at Workman J H is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Workman J H?
Workman 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 Workman J H rank among middle schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Workman J H ranks #14 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington Isd?
Besides Workman J H, Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students), Sam Houston H S (3,208 students), and Arlington H S (2,580 students). See the Arlington Isd district page for the complete list.