- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Princeton, TX
Lovelady H S
Federal NCES profile for Lovelady H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483585014033
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovelady H S earns 37/100 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.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 35.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lovelady H S has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovelady H S ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Princeton, TX.
School address
District: Princeton Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483585014033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Lovelady H S grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 43.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 483585014033 · Princeton, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,388 enr · 35.6:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton H S (1,262 students)
Lovelady H S grew from 553 students in 2022-23 to 637 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 43.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lovelady H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lovelady H S
1,388 students
- Princeton H S
Princeton H S
1,262 students
- Southard Middl
Southard Middle
929 students
- Lowe El
Lowe El
675 students
- Mayfield El
Mayfield El
668 students
- Harper El
Harper El
642 students
What this shows Lovelady H S reports 1,388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovelady H S compares
Lovelady H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 35.6:1 | ▲ 142% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,388 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
35.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,388
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
35.6:1
students per teacher
- 142% 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.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,598
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 694 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
287
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
African American 24.8%
White 20.9%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Lovelady H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Princeton Isd reports $10,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lovelady H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southard Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowe El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayfield El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harper El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovelady H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lovelady H S
How many students attend Lovelady H S?
Lovelady H S has 1,388 students enrolled. It is a high school in Princeton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovelady H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovelady H S is 35.6:1, which is 142% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 127% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lovelady H S?
52.3% of students at Lovelady H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovelady H S?
The largest demographic group at Lovelady H S is Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment, in Princeton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovelady H S?
Lovelady H S has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Lovelady H S rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovelady H S ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Princeton, 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 Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Princeton Isd?
Besides Lovelady H S, Princeton Isd also operates Princeton H S (1,262 students), Southard Middle (929 students), and Lowe El (675 students). See the Princeton Isd district page for the complete list.