- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Temple, TX
Lake Belton H S
Federal NCES profile for Lake Belton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480986013935
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Belton H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #14 of 24
- public schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Belton H S has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Belton H S ranks #14 of 24 public schools in Temple, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Lake Belton H S held near 2,269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+88 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 141.0 → 147.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+88 students YoY 480986013935 · Temple, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,300 enr · 16.4:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Belton H S (1,763 students)
Lake Belton H S held near 2,269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+88 headcount). Teacher FTE added 141.0 → 147.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lake Belton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Belton H S
2,300 students
- Belton H S
Belton H S
1,763 students
- North Belton M
North Belton Middle
979 students
- Lake Belton Mi 803
Lake Belton Middle
803 students
- Chisholm Trail 766
Chisholm Trail El
766 students
- South Belton M 667
South Belton Middle
667 students
What this shows Lake Belton H S reports 2,300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Belton H S compares
Lake Belton H S 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,300 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,300
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,135
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
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 627 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Lake Belton H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belton Isd reports $11,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Belton H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Belton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Belton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Belton Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Belton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Belton H S
How many students attend Lake Belton H S?
Lake Belton H S has 2,300 students enrolled. It is a high school in Temple, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,181 (2022-23) → 2,269 (2023-24), nearly flat (+88).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Belton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Belton H S is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Belton H S?
28.9% of students at Lake Belton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Belton H S?
The largest demographic group at Lake Belton H S is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Temple, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Belton H S?
Lake Belton H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lake Belton H S rank among public schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Belton H S ranks #14 of 24 public schools in Temple, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Temple on the city page.
What other schools are in Belton Isd?
Besides Lake Belton H S, Belton Isd also operates Belton H S (1,763 students), North Belton Middle (979 students), and Lake Belton Middle (803 students). See the Belton Isd district page for the complete list.