Enrollment
101
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Lighthouse Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse 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 480024613089Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lighthouse Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #15 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lighthouse Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Middle ranks #15 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: Lighthouse Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480024613089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lighthouse Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lighthouse Middle
Lighthouse Middle is a high-poverty, small charter middle school in San Antonio, Texas, enrolling 101 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Texas schools, with 101 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #103.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
The surrounding Lighthouse Public Schools spends $10,663 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lighthouse Public Schools also operates Lighthouse El (273 students) and Lighthouse High (88 students) alongside Lighthouse Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lighthouse Middle compares
Lighthouse Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 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
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.2%
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,663
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.1%
White 6.9%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Lighthouse Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lighthouse Public Schools, which includes Lighthouse Middle.
$10,663
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.9%
State 73.2%
Federal 24.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lighthouse Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lighthouse High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lighthouse Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~101 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Middle
How many students attend Lighthouse Middle?
Lighthouse Middle has 101 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Middle is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lighthouse Middle?
87.2% of students at Lighthouse Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse Middle?
Lighthouse Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lighthouse Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Middle ranks #15 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
Is Lighthouse Middle a good school?
Lighthouse Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lighthouse Public Schools?
Besides Lighthouse Middle, Lighthouse Public Schools also operates Lighthouse El (273 students) and Lighthouse High (88 students). See the Lighthouse Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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