Enrollment
473
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lancaster, Texas, enrolling 473 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 2,025 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,576, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 214 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 473 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Lancaster Isd also operates Lancaster H S (2,255 students) and Lancaster Middle (908 students) alongside G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center compares
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lancaster Isd, which includes G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center.
$11,560
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 29.2%
Federal 19.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center a good school?
G W Carver 6th Grade Stem Learning Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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