- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Lopez Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lopez Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483294011132
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lopez Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #16 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lopez Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lopez Middle ranks #16 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: North East Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483294011132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Lopez Middle held near 1,327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.3 → 70.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 483294011132 · San Antonio, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,294 enr · 18.5:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Reagan H S (3,403 students)
Lopez Middle held near 1,327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.3 → 70.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lopez Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reagan H S
Reagan H S
3,403 students
- Johnson H S
Johnson H S
3,196 students
- Madison H S
Madison H S
2,616 students
- Roosevelt H S
Roosevelt H S
2,431 students
- Churchill H S
Churchill H S
2,308 students
- This school 1,294
Lopez Middle
1,294 students
What this shows Lopez Middle reports 1,294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lopez Middle compares
Lopez Middle 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 75% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,294 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,294
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$11,211
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
White 28.5%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Lopez Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North East Isd reports $11,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lopez Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Churchill H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lopez Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,196
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,308
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lopez Middle
How many students attend Lopez Middle?
Lopez Middle has 1,294 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,361 (2022-23) → 1,327 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lopez Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lopez Middle is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lopez Middle?
15.6% of students at Lopez Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lopez Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lopez Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in San Antonio, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lopez Middle?
Lopez Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Lopez Middle rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Lopez Middle ranks #16 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in North East Isd?
Besides Lopez Middle, North East Isd also operates Reagan H S (3,403 students), Johnson H S (3,196 students), and Madison H S (2,616 students). See the North East Isd district page for the complete list.