Enrollment
1,692
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483126013386
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Creek H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Creek H S
Lake Creek H S is a lower-poverty, large high school in Montgomery, Texas, enrolling 1,692 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.0% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,692 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 200 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #184, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Montgomery Isd spends $10,085 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Montgomery Isd also operates Montgomery H S (1,523 students) and Oak Hills J H (1,311 students) alongside Lake Creek H S.
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 Lake Creek H S compares
Lake Creek H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,085
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery Isd, which includes Lake Creek H S.
$10,085
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.7%
State 11.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~1,692 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Creek H S a good school?
Lake Creek H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 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.
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