- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, TX
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482667012788
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lancaster, TX.
School address
District: Lancaster Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482667012788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 482667012788 · Lancaster, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 13.5:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster H S (2,255 students)
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 426 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster H S
Lancaster H S
2,255 students
- Lancaster Midd
Lancaster Middle
908 students
- Houston El 613
Houston El
613 students
- West Main El 601
West Main El
601 students
- Pleasant Run E 597
Pleasant Run El
597 students
- This school 473
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center
473 students
What this shows G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center compares
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$11,574
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 3.0%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Main El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- 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 (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center
How many students attend G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center?
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center has 473 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, TX. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center?
86.1% of students at G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center is African American at 70.4% of enrollment, in Lancaster, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center?
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center rank among middle schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Isd?
Besides G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center, Lancaster Isd also operates Lancaster H S (2,255 students), Lancaster Middle (908 students), and Houston El (613 students). See the Lancaster Isd district page for the complete list.