Enrollment
540
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Porte, TX
Lomax J H
Federal NCES profile for Lomax J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482619002950
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lomax J H earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in La Porte · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lomax J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lomax J H ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in La Porte, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lomax J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lomax J H
Lomax J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in La Porte, Texas, enrolling 540 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 540 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,380 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,167, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (35%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 540 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 171 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 540 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
La Porte Isd also operates La Porte H S (2,090 students) and Heritage El (667 students) alongside Lomax 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 Lomax J H compares
Lomax 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$12,305
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
133
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 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 55.6%
White 34.8%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Lomax J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Porte Isd, which includes Lomax J H.
$12,305
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.0%
State 6.8%
Federal 13.2%
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 Lomax J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Porte J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lomax El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Porte El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lomax J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,090
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lomax J H
How many students attend Lomax J H?
Lomax J H has 540 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Porte, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lomax J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Lomax J H is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lomax J H?
51.1% of students at Lomax J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lomax J H?
The largest demographic group at Lomax J H is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in La Porte, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lomax J H?
Lomax J H has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Lomax J H rank among middle schools in La Porte?
By Resource Investment Index, Lomax J H ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in La Porte, 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 La Porte on the city page.
Is Lomax J H a good school?
Lomax J H earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 La Porte Isd?
Besides Lomax J H, La Porte Isd also operates La Porte H S (2,090 students), Heritage El (667 students), and La Porte J H (563 students). See the La Porte Isd district page for the complete list.
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