- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, TX
Lanier Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lanier Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482364002514
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanier Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #14 of 116
- middle schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanier Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier Middle ranks #14 of 116 middle schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lanier Middle held near 1,418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.3 → 70.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 482364002514 · Houston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,485 enr · 20.9:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Lanier Middle held near 1,418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.3 → 70.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lanier Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 1,485
Lanier Middle
1,485 students
What this shows Lanier Middle reports 1,485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lanier Middle compares
Lanier 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,485 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,485
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,072
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Asian 18.0%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 31.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Lanier Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lanier Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanier Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lanier Middle
How many students attend Lanier Middle?
Lanier Middle has 1,485 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,434 (2022-23) → 1,418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanier Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanier Middle is 20.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lanier Middle?
28.2% of students at Lanier Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanier Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lanier Middle is White at 31.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanier Middle?
Lanier Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lanier Middle rank among middle schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanier Middle ranks #14 of 116 middle 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 middle schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Lanier Middle, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.