- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lockhart, TX
Lockhart J H
Federal NCES profile for Lockhart J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482787008716
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lockhart J H earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Lockhart · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lockhart J H has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lockhart J H ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Lockhart, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Lockhart J H held near 1,432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.7 → 78.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 482787008716 · Lockhart, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,501 enr · 19:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lockhart H S (2,006 students)
Lockhart J H held near 1,432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.7 → 78.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lockhart J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lockhart H S
Lockhart H S
2,006 students
- This school
Lockhart J H
1,501 students
- Navarro El 667
Navarro El
667 students
- Bluebonnet El 614
Bluebonnet El
614 students
- Alma Brewer St 529
Alma Brewer Strawn El
529 students
- Clear Fork El 523
Clear Fork El
523 students
What this shows Lockhart J H reports 1,501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lockhart J H compares
Lockhart J H 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,501 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,501
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$11,451
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 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
328
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.0%
White 14.3%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Lockhart J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lockhart Isd reports $11,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lockhart J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockhart H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Navarro El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluebonnet El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Brewer Strawn El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Fork El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lockhart J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- 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 (~1,501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lockhart J H
How many students attend Lockhart J H?
Lockhart J H has 1,501 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lockhart, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,433 (2022-23) → 1,432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockhart J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockhart J H is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lockhart J H?
60.1% of students at Lockhart J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lockhart J H?
The largest demographic group at Lockhart J H is Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment, in Lockhart, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lockhart J H?
Lockhart J H has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Lockhart J H rank among public schools in Lockhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Lockhart J H ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Lockhart, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lockhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Lockhart Isd?
Besides Lockhart J H, Lockhart Isd also operates Lockhart H S (2,006 students), Navarro El (667 students), and Bluebonnet El (614 students). See the Lockhart Isd district page for the complete list.