- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 35.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Princeton, TX
Lacy El
Federal NCES profile for Lacy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483585004058
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lacy El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lacy El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lacy El ranks #1 of 7 schools in Princeton, TX.
School address
District: Princeton Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483585004058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lacy El held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 483585004058 · Princeton, TX Other · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 13.8:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovelady H S (1,388 students)
Lacy El held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.1 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lacy El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovelady H S
Lovelady H S
1,388 students
- Princeton H S
Princeton H S
1,262 students
- Southard Middl
Southard Middle
929 students
- Lowe El
Lowe El
675 students
- Mayfield El
Mayfield El
668 students
- This school
Lacy El
595 students
What this shows Lacy El reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lacy El compares
Lacy El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$10,598
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 595 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
White 28.4%
African American 23.4%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Lacy El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Princeton Isd reports $10,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lacy El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelady H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princeton H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowe El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfield El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lacy El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~595 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lacy El
How many students attend Lacy El?
Lacy El has 595 students enrolled. It is a public school in Princeton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacy El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lacy El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Lacy El?
51.8% of students at Lacy El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lacy El?
The largest demographic group at Lacy El is Hispanic or Latino at 36.6% of enrollment, in Princeton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lacy El?
Lacy El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lacy El rank among schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lacy El ranks #1 of 7 schools in Princeton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Princeton Isd?
Besides Lacy El, Princeton Isd also operates Lovelady H S (1,388 students), Princeton H S (1,262 students), and Southard Middle (929 students). See the Princeton Isd district page for the complete list.