- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Lane School
Federal NCES profile for Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480771000075
👥 S:T ratio 93
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lane School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools.
- #28 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lane School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lane School ranks #28 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Lane School held near 97 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 480771000075 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 1.8:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Lane School held near 97 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lane School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 101
Lane School
101 students
What this shows Lane School reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lane School compares
Lane School 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 | 1.8:1 | ▼ 88% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.8:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
1.8:1
students per teacher
- 88% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$13,268
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 101 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 61.4%
African American 29.7%
White 4.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Lane School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lane School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lane School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other 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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lane School
How many students attend Lane School?
Lane School has 101 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lane School is 1.8:1, which is 88% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 89% 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 Lane School?
87.4% of students at Lane School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lane School?
The largest demographic group at Lane School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lane School?
Lane School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Lane School rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Lane School ranks #28 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Lane School, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.