- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Lighthouse Middle shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-22.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.3 → 5.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 480024613089 · San Antonio, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
101 enr · 16.8:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lighthouse El (273 students)
Lighthouse Middle shrank from 86 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-22.1%). Teacher FTE lost 6.3 → 5.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lighthouse Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lighthouse El
Lighthouse El
273 students
- This school 101
Lighthouse Middle
101 students
- Lighthouse Hig 88
Lighthouse High
88 students
What this shows Lighthouse Middle reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lighthouse Middle compares
Lighthouse 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,410
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
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.
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
District finance for Lighthouse Public Schools reports $11,410 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~101 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.