- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery, TX
Lone Star El
Federal NCES profile for Lone Star El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483126011310
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Star El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Star El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star El ranks #4 of 8 schools in Montgomery, TX.
School address
District: Montgomery Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483126011310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Lone Star El held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 483126011310 · Montgomery, TX Other · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 15.8:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Creek H S (1,692 students)
Lone Star El held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lone Star El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Creek H S
Lake Creek H S
1,692 students
- Montgomery H S
Montgomery H S
1,523 students
- Oak Hills J H
Oak Hills J H
1,311 students
- Montgomery J H
Montgomery J H
1,083 students
- Madeley Ranch
Madeley Ranch El
714 students
- This school
Lone Star El
695 students
What this shows Lone Star El reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lone Star El compares
Lone Star El 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 77% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,495
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 695 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Lone Star El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery Isd reports $10,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lone Star El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montgomery H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeley Ranch El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Star El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lone Star El
How many students attend Lone Star El?
Lone Star El has 695 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery, TX. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Star El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Star El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lone Star El?
14.5% of students at Lone Star El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Star El?
The largest demographic group at Lone Star El is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Montgomery, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Star El?
Lone Star El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Lone Star El rank among schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Star El ranks #4 of 8 schools in Montgomery, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery Isd?
Besides Lone Star El, Montgomery Isd also operates Lake Creek H S (1,692 students), Montgomery H S (1,523 students), and Oak Hills J H (1,311 students). See the Montgomery Isd district page for the complete list.