- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lancaster, TX
Lancaster Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster 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 482667003004
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 83.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lancaster Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lancaster, TX.
School address
District: Lancaster Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482667003004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Lancaster Middle held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.9 → 53.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 482667003004 · Lancaster, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
908 enr · 14.6:1 · 83.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster H S (2,255 students)
Lancaster Middle held near 968 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.9 → 53.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lancaster Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster H S
Lancaster H S
2,255 students
- This school
Lancaster Middle
908 students
- Houston El 613
Houston El
613 students
- West Main El 601
West Main El
601 students
- Pleasant Run E 597
Pleasant Run El
597 students
- Belt Line El 567
Belt Line El
567 students
What this shows Lancaster Middle reports 908 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lancaster Middle compares
Lancaster Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.7% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 908 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
908
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$11,574
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Lancaster Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lancaster Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Main El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belt Line El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lancaster Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- 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 (~908 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Middle
How many students attend Lancaster Middle?
Lancaster Middle has 908 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lancaster, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,007 (2022-23) → 968 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Lancaster Middle?
83.7% of students at Lancaster Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster Middle is African American at 71.6% of enrollment, in Lancaster, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster Middle?
Lancaster 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 Lancaster Middle rank among middle schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Isd?
Besides Lancaster Middle, Lancaster Isd also operates Lancaster H S (2,255 students), Houston El (613 students), and West Main El (601 students). See the Lancaster Isd district page for the complete list.