- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montgomery, TX
Lake Creek H S
Federal NCES profile for Lake Creek H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483126013386
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Creek H S earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Creek H S has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Creek H S ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Montgomery, TX.
School address
District: Montgomery Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483126013386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Lake Creek H S held near 1,676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 99.6 → 97.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 483126013386 · Montgomery, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,692 enr · 17.1:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery H S (1,523 students)
Lake Creek H S held near 1,676 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 99.6 → 97.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lake Creek H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lake Creek H S
1,692 students
- Montgomery H S
Montgomery H S
1,523 students
- Oak Hills J H
Oak Hills J H
1,311 students
- Montgomery J H
Montgomery J H
1,083 students
- Madeley Ranch
Madeley Ranch El
714 students
- Keenan El
Keenan El
713 students
What this shows Lake Creek H S reports 1,692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Creek H S compares
Lake Creek 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 68% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,692 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,692
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$10,495
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Lake Creek H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery Isd reports $10,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Creek H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeley Ranch El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keenan El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Creek H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Creek H S
How many students attend Lake Creek H S?
Lake Creek H S has 1,692 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montgomery, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,649 (2022-23) → 1,676 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Creek H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Creek H S is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Creek H S?
20.0% of students at Lake Creek H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Creek H S?
The largest demographic group at Lake Creek H S is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Montgomery, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Creek H S?
Lake Creek H S has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Creek H S rank among public schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Creek H S ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery Isd?
Besides Lake Creek H S, Montgomery Isd also operates Montgomery H S (1,523 students), Oak Hills J H (1,311 students), and Montgomery J H (1,083 students). See the Montgomery Isd district page for the complete list.