Enrollment
1,484
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 482661002993
Lamesa Schools — Lamesa, TX
Federal NCES profile for Lamesa Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 13
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lamesa Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
105.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamesa Schools compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lamesa Schools reports 1,484 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 105.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% above the Texas average and 51% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 371 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lamesa Isd spends $24,070 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.0% from local sources (property taxes), 45.4% from the state, and 17.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lamesa Schools compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,484 | top 94% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 26% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,070
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 371 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,484 Top 94% in Texas — larger than 6% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 105.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.0% +26% vs state
NCES ID 482661002993
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.2%
White 10.8%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 371:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.9%
In-school suspensions 165
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Expulsions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamesa Isd, which includes Lamesa Schools.
$24,070
Per student
+40%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 45.4%
Federal 17.6%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lamesa Schools
How many students attend Lamesa Schools?
Lamesa Schools has 1,484 students enrolled. It is a other school in LAMESA, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamesa Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamesa Schools is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamesa Schools?
78.0% of students at Lamesa Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamesa Schools?
The largest demographic group at Lamesa Schools is Hispanic or Latino at 85.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in LAMESA, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamesa Schools?
Lamesa Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.