- Enrollment
- 2,519
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Little Elm, TX
Lowell H Strike Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lowell H Strike Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482772013843
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell H Strike Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Little Elm · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowell H Strike Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell H Strike Middle ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Little Elm, TX.
School address
District: Little Elm Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482772013843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Lowell H Strike Middle shrank from 992 students in 2022-23 to 929 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 482772013843 · Little Elm, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
881 enr · 16:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Little Elm H S (2,519 students)
Lowell H Strike Middle shrank from 992 students in 2022-23 to 929 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lowell H Strike Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Little Elm H S
Little Elm H S
2,519 students
- Oak Point El 998
Oak Point El
998 students
- Jerry R Walker 885
Jerry R Walker Middle
885 students
- This school 881
Lowell H Strike Middle
881 students
- Hackberry El 601
Hackberry El
601 students
- D H Brent El 541
D H Brent El
541 students
What this shows Lowell H Strike Middle reports 881 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell H Strike Middle compares
Lowell H Strike Middle is a shrinking 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 15% | - | - |
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.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
20.4%
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
$11,462
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
White 32.5%
African American 20.0%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Lowell H Strike Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Elm Isd reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowell H Strike Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Elm H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Point El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jerry R Walker Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hackberry El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D H Brent El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell H Strike Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 885
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~881 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lowell H Strike Middle
How many students attend Lowell H Strike Middle?
Lowell H Strike Middle has 881 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Little Elm, TX. CCD year-over-year: 992 (2022-23) → 929 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell H Strike Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell H Strike Middle 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 percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowell H Strike Middle?
37.8% of students at Lowell H Strike Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell H Strike Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lowell H Strike Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 34.5% of enrollment, in Little Elm, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell H Strike Middle?
Lowell H Strike Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lowell H Strike Middle rank among public schools in Little Elm?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell H Strike Middle ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Little Elm, 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 Little Elm on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Elm Isd?
Besides Lowell H Strike Middle, Little Elm Isd also operates Little Elm H S (2,519 students), Oak Point El (998 students), and Jerry R Walker Middle (885 students). See the Little Elm Isd district page for the complete list.