- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mesquite, TX
Lanny Frasier Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lanny Frasier Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483039013528
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lanny Frasier Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 10
- middle schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lanny Frasier Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lanny Frasier Middle ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Lanny Frasier Middle held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 70.9 → 69.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 483039013528 · Mesquite, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
959 enr · 13.7:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
Lanny Frasier Middle held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 70.9 → 69.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lanny Frasier Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horn H S
Horn H S
2,757 students
- Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S
2,294 students
- North Mesquite
North Mesquite H S
2,099 students
- West Mesquite
West Mesquite H S
1,997 students
- Vroonland - Va
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
1,605 students
- This school 959
Lanny Frasier Middle
959 students
What this shows Lanny Frasier Middle reports 959 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lanny Frasier Middle compares
Lanny Frasier 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
959
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$12,223
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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.2%
African American 16.7%
White 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Lanny Frasier Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesquite Isd reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lanny Frasier Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lanny Frasier Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~959 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lanny Frasier Middle
How many students attend Lanny Frasier Middle?
Lanny Frasier Middle has 959 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,050 (2022-23) → 998 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lanny Frasier Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lanny Frasier Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Lanny Frasier Middle?
81.7% of students at Lanny Frasier Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lanny Frasier Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lanny Frasier Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lanny Frasier Middle?
Lanny Frasier Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Lanny Frasier Middle rank among middle schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Lanny Frasier Middle ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Mesquite, 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 Mesquite on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides Lanny Frasier Middle, Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students), Mesquite H S (2,294 students), and North Mesquite H S (2,099 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.