- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cleburne, TX
Lowell Smith Jr Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lowell Smith Jr Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481431000918
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell Smith Jr Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #9 of 13
- public schools in Cleburne · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowell Smith Jr Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Smith Jr Middle ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Cleburne, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Lowell Smith Jr Middle grew from 929 students in 2022-23 to 985 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 65.1 → 76.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 481431000918 · Cleburne, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
958 enr · 14.7:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleburne H S (1,849 students)
Lowell Smith Jr Middle grew from 929 students in 2022-23 to 985 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 65.1 → 76.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lowell Smith Jr Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleburne H S
Cleburne H S
1,849 students
- Ad Wheat Middl
Ad Wheat Middle
998 students
- This school
Lowell Smith Jr Middle
958 students
- Cooke El 501
Cooke El
501 students
- Gerard El 474
Gerard El
474 students
- Coleman El 434
Coleman El
434 students
What this shows Lowell Smith Jr Middle reports 958 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell Smith Jr Middle compares
Lowell Smith Jr Middle 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 958 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
958
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$11,921
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 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
212
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Lowell Smith Jr Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleburne Isd reports $11,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowell Smith Jr Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleburne H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ad Wheat Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooke El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gerard El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell Smith Jr Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~958 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowell Smith Jr Middle
How many students attend Lowell Smith Jr Middle?
Lowell Smith Jr Middle has 958 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cleburne, TX. CCD year-over-year: 929 (2022-23) → 985 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Smith Jr Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Smith Jr Middle is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowell Smith Jr Middle?
60.0% of students at Lowell Smith Jr Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell Smith Jr Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lowell Smith Jr Middle is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Cleburne, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell Smith Jr Middle?
Lowell Smith Jr Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lowell Smith Jr Middle rank among public schools in Cleburne?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Smith Jr Middle ranks #9 of 13 public schools in Cleburne, 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 Cleburne on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleburne Isd?
Besides Lowell Smith Jr Middle, Cleburne Isd also operates Cleburne H S (1,849 students), Ad Wheat Middle (998 students), and Cooke El (501 students). See the Cleburne Isd district page for the complete list.