Enrollment
1,501
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lockhart J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lockhart J H
Lockhart J H is a higher-need, large middle school in Lockhart, Texas, enrolling 1,501 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 90% of Texas schools and 29% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.1% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,501 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 342 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #330, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lockhart Isd spends $10,971 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 393 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,501 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lockhart Isd also operates Lockhart H S (2,006 students) and Navarro El (667 students) alongside Lockhart J H.
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 Lockhart J H compares
Lockhart J H on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,971
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lockhart Isd, which includes Lockhart J H.
$10,971
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 48.5%
Federal 18.2%
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 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
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~1,501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lockhart J H a good school?
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. 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 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.
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