- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Frisco, TX
Lawler Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lawler Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482001013472
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawler Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 16
- middle schools in Frisco · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 2.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawler Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawler Middle ranks #5 of 16 middle schools in Frisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-105 students YoY
Lawler Middle shrank from 1,026 students in 2022-23 to 921 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 61.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-105 students YoY 482001013472 · Frisco, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
903 enr · 14.8:1 · 2.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Lawler Middle shrank from 1,026 students in 2022-23 to 921 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 61.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lawler Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school
Lawler Middle
903 students
What this shows Lawler Middle reports 903 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawler Middle compares
Lawler Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.1% | ▼ 97% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 903 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
903
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,217
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 82.9%
White 8.5%
African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Lawler Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawler Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawler Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- 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 (~903 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lawler Middle
How many students attend Lawler Middle?
Lawler Middle has 903 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Frisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,026 (2022-23) → 921 (2023-24), down 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawler Middle is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawler Middle?
2.1% of students at Lawler Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawler Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lawler Middle is Asian at 82.9% of enrollment, in Frisco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawler Middle?
Lawler Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Lawler Middle rank among middle schools in Frisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawler Middle ranks #5 of 16 middle schools in Frisco, 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 Frisco on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Lawler Middle, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.