Enrollment
236
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lone Oak, TX
Lone Oak Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lone Oak Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482802006294
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Oak Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lone Oak · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Oak Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Oak Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lone Oak, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lone Oak Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lone Oak Middle
Lone Oak Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Lone Oak, Texas, enrolling 236 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 492 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 35/100).
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lone Oak Isd also operates Lone Oak El (540 students) and Lone Oak H S (335 students) alongside Lone Oak 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 Lone Oak Middle compares
Lone Oak 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,159
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
26
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 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
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Lone Oak Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lone Oak Isd, which includes Lone Oak Middle.
$13,159
Per student
-4%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 51.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 Lone Oak Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Oak El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Oak H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Oak Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lone Oak Middle
How many students attend Lone Oak Middle?
Lone Oak Middle has 236 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lone Oak, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Oak Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Oak Middle is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Lone Oak Middle?
40.6% of students at Lone Oak Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Oak Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lone Oak Middle is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Lone Oak, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Oak Middle?
Lone Oak Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lone Oak Middle rank among public schools in Lone Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Oak Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lone Oak, 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 Lone Oak on the city page.
Is Lone Oak Middle a good school?
Lone Oak Middle earns 63/100 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 Lone Oak Isd?
Besides Lone Oak Middle, Lone Oak Isd also operates Lone Oak El (540 students) and Lone Oak H S (335 students). See the Lone Oak Isd district page for the complete list.
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