Enrollment
60
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Allen, TX
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center
Federal NCES profile for Lovejoy Childhood Development Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482838003168
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #16 of 16
- schools in Allen · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for Texas
- 60
- students enrolled
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovejoy Childhood Development Center ranks #16 of 16 schools in Allen, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+104% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lovejoy Childhood Development Center compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lovejoy Childhood Development Center
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center is a small combined-grade school in Allen, Texas, enrolling 60 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 104% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Texas schools, with 60 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
The surrounding Lovejoy Isd spends $10,331 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lovejoy Isd also operates Lovejoy H S (1,581 students) and Willow Springs Middle (688 students) alongside Lovejoy Childhood Development Center.
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 Lovejoy Childhood Development Center compares
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30:1 | ▲ 104% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
30:1
students per teacher
- 104% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,331
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.
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 48.3%
Asian 21.7%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Lovejoy Childhood Development Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lovejoy Isd, which includes Lovejoy Childhood Development Center.
$10,331
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.1%
State 12.6%
Federal 5.2%
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 Lovejoy Childhood Development Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Springs Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sloan Creek Int | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert L Puster El | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe V Hart El | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovejoy Childhood Development Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other 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 (~60 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lovejoy Childhood Development Center
How many students attend Lovejoy Childhood Development Center?
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center has 60 students enrolled. It is a public school in Allen, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Childhood Development Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy Childhood Development Center is 30:1, which is 104% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovejoy Childhood Development Center?
The largest demographic group at Lovejoy Childhood Development Center is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Allen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovejoy Childhood Development Center?
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Lovejoy Childhood Development Center rank among schools in Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovejoy Childhood Development Center ranks #16 of 16 schools in Allen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Allen on the city page.
Is Lovejoy Childhood Development Center a good school?
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Lovejoy Isd?
Besides Lovejoy Childhood Development Center, Lovejoy Isd also operates Lovejoy H S (1,581 students), Willow Springs Middle (688 students), and Sloan Creek Int (612 students). See the Lovejoy Isd district page for the complete list.
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