Enrollment
325
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lockhart, TX
George W Carver Early Education Center
Federal NCES profile for George W Carver Early Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482787003126
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George W Carver Early Education Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Lockhart · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
George W Carver Early Education Center has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George W Carver Early Education Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lockhart, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George W Carver Early Education Center compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at George W Carver Early Education Center
George W Carver Early Education Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lockhart, Texas, enrolling 325 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 93% of Texas schools and 38% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 325 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,199 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,158, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
The surrounding Lockhart Isd spends $10,971 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lockhart Isd also operates Lockhart H S (2,006 students) and Lockhart J H (1,501 students) alongside George W Carver Early Education 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 George W Carver Early Education Center compares
George W Carver Early Education 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,971
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 88.3%
White 8.9%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, George W Carver Early Education Center is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lockhart Isd, which includes George W Carver Early Education Center.
$10,971
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 48.5%
Federal 18.2%
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 George W Carver Early Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lockhart J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Navarro El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluebonnet El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Brewer Strawn El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George W Carver Early Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other 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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George W Carver Early Education Center
How many students attend George W Carver Early Education Center?
George W Carver Early Education Center has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lockhart, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George W Carver Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at George W Carver Early Education Center is 20.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George W Carver Early Education Center?
78.9% of students at George W Carver Early Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George W Carver Early Education Center?
The largest demographic group at George W Carver Early Education Center is Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment, in Lockhart, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George W Carver Early Education Center?
George W Carver Early Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does George W Carver Early Education Center rank among schools in Lockhart?
By Resource Investment Index, George W Carver Early Education Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Lockhart, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lockhart on the city page.
Is George W Carver Early Education Center a good school?
George W Carver Early Education Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. 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 Lockhart Isd?
Besides George W Carver Early Education Center, Lockhart Isd also operates Lockhart H S (2,006 students), Lockhart J H (1,501 students), and Navarro El (667 students). See the Lockhart Isd district page for the complete list.
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