- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lucas, TX
Lovejoy H S
Federal NCES profile for Lovejoy H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482838010525
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovejoy H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lucas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 1,581
- students enrolled
Lovejoy H S has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovejoy H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lucas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Lovejoy H S held near 1,596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.1 → 102.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 482838010525 · Lucas, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,581 enr · 16:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Willow Springs Middle (688 students)
Lovejoy H S held near 1,596 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.1 → 102.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lovejoy H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lovejoy H S
1,581 students
- Willow Springs
Willow Springs Middle
688 students
- Sloan Creek In 612
Sloan Creek Int
612 students
- Robert L Puste 548
Robert L Puster El
548 students
- Joe V Hart El 530
Joe V Hart El
530 students
- Lovejoy Childh 60
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center
60 students
What this shows Lovejoy H S reports 1,581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovejoy H S compares
Lovejoy H S 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,581 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,581
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,206
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
Asian 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Lovejoy H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lovejoy Isd reports $10,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lovejoy H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Springs Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sloan Creek Int | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert L Puster El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe V Hart El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy Childhood Development Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovejoy H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,581 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lovejoy H S
How many students attend Lovejoy H S?
Lovejoy H S has 1,581 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lucas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,639 (2022-23) → 1,596 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovejoy H S is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovejoy H S?
The largest demographic group at Lovejoy H S is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Lucas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovejoy H S?
Lovejoy H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lovejoy H S rank among public schools in Lucas?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovejoy H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lucas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lovejoy Isd?
Besides Lovejoy H S, Lovejoy Isd also operates Willow Springs Middle (688 students), Sloan Creek Int (612 students), and Robert L Puster El (548 students). See the Lovejoy Isd district page for the complete list.