Enrollment
1,581
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482838010525
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 54/100 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
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
99.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lovejoy H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lovejoy H S
Lovejoy H S is a large high school in Lucas, Texas, enrolling 1,581 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,581 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lovejoy Isd spends $10,331 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lovejoy Isd also operates Willow Springs Middle (688 students) and Sloan Creek Int (612 students) alongside Lovejoy H S.
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 H S compares
Lovejoy H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,331
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lovejoy Isd, which includes Lovejoy H S.
$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 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar high 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 (~1,581 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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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.
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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lucas on the city page.
Is Lovejoy H S a good school?
Lovejoy H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 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.
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