Enrollment
698
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Jackson Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Jackson Int
Lake Jackson Int is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lake Jackson, Texas, enrolling 698 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 698 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,367 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #562.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 202 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 698 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Brazosport Isd also operates Brazoswood H S (2,436 students) and Clute Int (1,002 students) alongside Lake Jackson Int.
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 Jackson Int compares
Lake Jackson Int on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,612
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brazosport Isd, which includes Lake Jackson Int.
$12,612
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.0%
State 10.1%
Federal 13.9%
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 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
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~698 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Jackson Int a good school?
Lake Jackson Int earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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