- Enrollment
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Jackson, TX
Lake Jackson Int
Federal NCES profile for Lake Jackson Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481119000589
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Jackson Int earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Lake Jackson · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Jackson Int has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Jackson Int ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Lake Jackson, TX.
School address
District: Brazosport Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481119000589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-129 students YoY
Lake Jackson Int shrank from 868 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-129 students YoY 481119000589 · Lake Jackson, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 12.5:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Brazoswood H S (2,436 students)
Lake Jackson Int shrank from 868 students in 2022-23 to 739 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lake Jackson Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brazoswood H S
Brazoswood H S
2,436 students
- Clute Int
Clute Int
1,002 students
- Brazosport H S 841
Brazosport H S
841 students
- Bess Brannen E 747
Bess Brannen El
747 students
- Rasco Middle 735
Rasco Middle
735 students
- This school 698
Lake Jackson Int
698 students
What this shows Lake Jackson Int reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Jackson Int compares
Lake Jackson Int is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.6%
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
$13,088
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Lake Jackson Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brazosport Isd reports $13,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Jackson Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazoswood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clute Int | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brazosport H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bess Brannen El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rasco Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Jackson Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Jackson Int
How many students attend Lake Jackson Int?
Lake Jackson Int has 698 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Jackson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 868 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), down 129.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Jackson Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Jackson Int is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Lake Jackson Int?
52.1% of students at Lake Jackson Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Jackson Int?
The largest demographic group at Lake Jackson Int is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Lake Jackson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Jackson Int?
Lake Jackson Int has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Jackson Int rank among public schools in Lake Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Jackson Int ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Lake Jackson, 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 Lake Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Brazosport Isd?
Besides Lake Jackson Int, Brazosport Isd also operates Brazoswood H S (2,436 students), Clute Int (1,002 students), and Brazosport H S (841 students). See the Brazosport Isd district page for the complete list.