- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mcallen, TX
Lamar Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lamar Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 83/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482967021346
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar Academy earns 83/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 83
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Academy ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Lamar Academy grew from 87 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 482967021346 · Mcallen, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
47 enr · 2.9:1 · 83.9% lunch · RII 83
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcallen H S (2,134 students)
Lamar Academy grew from 87 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lamar Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcallen H S
Mcallen H S
2,134 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,021 students
- Rowe H S
Rowe H S
1,905 students
- Morris Middle
Morris Middle
999 students
- Cathey Middle 827
Cathey Middle
827 students
- This school 47
Lamar Academy
47 students
What this shows Lamar Academy reports 47 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar Academy compares
Lamar Academy is a growing 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 | 2.9:1 | ▼ 80% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 47 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.9:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
47
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.9:1
students per teacher
- 80% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,409
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 47 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.7%
White 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Lamar Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcallen Isd reports $13,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamar Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowe H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morris Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cathey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~47 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar Academy
How many students attend Lamar Academy?
Lamar Academy has 47 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 99 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar Academy is 2.9:1, which is 80% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 82% 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 Lamar Academy?
83.9% of students at Lamar Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lamar Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 95.7% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar Academy?
Lamar Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 83/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lamar Academy rank among high schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Academy ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Mcallen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcallen Isd?
Besides Lamar Academy, Mcallen Isd also operates Mcallen H S (2,134 students), Memorial H S (2,021 students), and Rowe H S (1,905 students). See the Mcallen Isd district page for the complete list.