- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austin, TX
Lamar Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lamar Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480894000326
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 35
- middle schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Middle ranks #8 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-82 students YoY
Lamar Middle shrank from 1,182 students in 2022-23 to 1,100 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-82 students YoY 480894000326 · Austin, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,109 enr · 19.1:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
Lamar Middle shrank from 1,182 students in 2022-23 to 1,100 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lamar Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 1,109
Lamar Middle
1,109 students
What this shows Lamar Middle reports 1,109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar Middle compares
Lamar Middle 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,109 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,109
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,950
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Lamar Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamar Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,109 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar Middle
How many students attend Lamar Middle?
Lamar Middle has 1,109 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,182 (2022-23) → 1,100 (2023-24), down 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar Middle is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamar Middle?
19.1% of students at Lamar Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lamar Middle is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar Middle?
Lamar Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Lamar Middle rank among middle schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar Middle ranks #8 of 35 middle schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides Lamar Middle, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.