- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lubbock, TX
Commander William C Mccool Academy
Federal NCES profile for Commander William C Mccool Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482850014064
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Commander William C Mccool Academy earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 15
- middle schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Commander William C Mccool Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Commander William C Mccool Academy ranks #1 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Commander William C Mccool Academy shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 30.3 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 482850014064 · Lubbock, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 13.9:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey H S (2,117 students)
Commander William C Mccool Academy shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 30.3 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Commander William C Mccool Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monterey H S
Monterey H S
2,117 students
- Lubbock H S
Lubbock H S
1,927 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
1,878 students
- Hutchinson Mid 845
Hutchinson Middle
845 students
- Estacado H S 787
Estacado H S
787 students
- This school 416
Commander William C Mccool Academy
416 students
What this shows Commander William C Mccool Academy reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Commander William C Mccool Academy compares
Commander William C Mccool Academy 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,692
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
White 28.1%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Commander William C Mccool Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lubbock Isd reports $12,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Commander William C Mccool Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lubbock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estacado H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Commander William C Mccool Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Commander William C Mccool Academy
How many students attend Commander William C Mccool Academy?
Commander William C Mccool Academy has 416 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commander William C Mccool Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Commander William C Mccool Academy is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Commander William C Mccool Academy?
53.1% of students at Commander William C Mccool Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Commander William C Mccool Academy?
The largest demographic group at Commander William C Mccool Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment, in Lubbock, 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 Commander William C Mccool Academy?
Commander William C Mccool Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Commander William C Mccool Academy rank among middle schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Commander William C Mccool Academy ranks #1 of 15 middle schools in Lubbock, 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 Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Lubbock Isd?
Besides Commander William C Mccool Academy, Lubbock Isd also operates Monterey H S (2,117 students), Lubbock H S (1,927 students), and Coronado H S (1,878 students). See the Lubbock Isd district page for the complete list.