LUBBOCK ISD

LUBBOCK, Texas — 49 schools

25,247
Total Enrollment
49
Schools
$13,995
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LUBBOCK ISD operates 49 public schools serving 25,247 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 33 other, 9 middle, 5 high, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 24,371 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lubbock County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,995 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 42.4% local, 35.6% state, and 22.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $77,171 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #575 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 6 of 49 schools offering Advanced Placement (151 AP courses district-wide), a 321.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 32.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% White, 15.3% African American across the district's schools.

LUBBOCK ISD school enrollment varies 265× across entities

LUBBOCK ISD school enrollment ranges from 8 students (lowest) to 2,117 students (highest), a spread of 2,109 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

LUBBOCK ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 76.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

LUBBOCK ISD student-counselor ratio is 322:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within LUBBOCK ISD is typically wider than the LUBBOCK ISD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

LUBBOCK ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 32.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.1%
Federal
35.6%
State
42.4%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
575 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lubbock County county, where this district is located.

$818
Studio/mo
$990
1 BR/mo
$1,175
2 BR/mo
$1,634
3 BR/mo
$1,940
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$77,171
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 49 schools in LUBBOCK ISD.

White 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 61.9%
African American 15.3%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 2.5%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

6 / 49
Schools with AP
151 AP courses total
321.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in LUBBOCK ISD

School Enrollment
Monterey H S
2,117
Lubbock H S
1,927
Coronado H S
1,878
Hutchinson Middle
845
Estacado H S
787
Evans Middle
773
Miller El
675
Irons Middle
636
Carmona-Harrison El
578
Wilson El
557
Hardwick El
534
Mcwhorter El
527
Roberts El
526
Centennial El
523
Smith El
491
Ramirez El
470
Bayless El
469
Waters El
464
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders
450
Honey El
442
Alderson El
Charter
435
Whiteside El
434
Atkins Middle
433
Commander William C Mccool Academy
416
Mackenzie Middle
413
Brown El Gr Pk to 01
409
Ervin El
Charter
396
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Charter
390
Parsons El
387
Harwell El
385
Cavazos Middle
384
Stewart El
369
Wester El
359
Wheelock El
344
Rush El
333
Slaton Middle
321
Maedgen El
314
Williams El
296
Hodges El
Charter
292
Wolffarth El
282
Overton El
260
Brown El Gr 02 to 05
238
Bean El Gr Pk to Kg
235
Bean El Gr 01 to 05
218
Matthews Academy
140
Priority Intervention Academy
101
Lubbock Co Juvenile Justice Ctr
57
Homebound
53
Lubbock Co J J a E P
8

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LUBBOCK ISD?

LUBBOCK ISD has 49 schools, including 5 high, 9 middle, 33 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 25,247 students.

How much does LUBBOCK ISD spend per student?

LUBBOCK ISD spends $13,995 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #575 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in LUBBOCK ISD?

The average teacher salary in LUBBOCK ISD is $77,171 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near LUBBOCK ISD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lubbock County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of LUBBOCK ISD?

LUBBOCK ISD students are 61.9% Hispanic or Latino, 18.2% White, 15.3% African American, 1.5% Asian, averaged across 49 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LUBBOCK ISD?

LUBBOCK ISD has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #575 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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