Enrollment
832
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 482442009202
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle — Irving, TX
Federal NCES profile for Lorenzo De Zavala Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 26
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Irving Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lorenzo De Zavala Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle reports 832 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 60.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 82.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% above the Texas average and 60% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 277 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Irving Isd spends $12,870 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.7% from local sources (property taxes), 37.6% from the state, and 16.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lorenzo De Zavala Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Texas — lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,870
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 277 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 832 Top 83% in Texas — larger than 17% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 82.8% +34% vs state
NCES ID 482442009202
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
White 7.2%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 277:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.8%
In-school suspensions 46
Out-of-school suspensions 42
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Irving Isd, which includes Lorenzo De Zavala Middle.
$12,870
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.7%
State 37.6%
Federal 16.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,390
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lorenzo De Zavala Middle
How many students attend Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle has 832 students enrolled. It is a middle school in IRVING, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
82.8% of students at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lorenzo De Zavala Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in IRVING, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lorenzo De Zavala Middle?
Lorenzo De Zavala Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.