Enrollment
221
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Presidio, TX
Lucy Rede Franco Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lucy Rede Franco Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483580005906
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucy Rede Franco Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Presidio · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 84.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucy Rede Franco Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucy Rede Franco Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Presidio, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lucy Rede Franco Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lucy Rede Franco Middle
Lucy Rede Franco Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Presidio, Texas, enrolling 221 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 548 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #208.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 1/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Presidio Isd also operates Presidio El (446 students) and Presidio H S (418 students) alongside Lucy Rede Franco Middle.
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 Lucy Rede Franco Middle compares
Lucy Rede Franco Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 84.0% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 83% | - | - |
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.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above 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
26.2%
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
$14,491
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 99.5%
White 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, Lucy Rede Franco Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Presidio Isd, which includes Lucy Rede Franco Middle.
$14,491
Per student
+6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 64.1%
Federal 18.9%
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 Lucy Rede Franco Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Presidio H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucy Rede Franco Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle 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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lucy Rede Franco Middle
How many students attend Lucy Rede Franco Middle?
Lucy Rede Franco Middle has 221 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Presidio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucy Rede Franco Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucy Rede Franco 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 Lucy Rede Franco Middle?
84.0% of students at Lucy Rede Franco Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucy Rede Franco Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lucy Rede Franco Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment, in Presidio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucy Rede Franco Middle?
Lucy Rede Franco Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lucy Rede Franco Middle rank among public schools in Presidio?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucy Rede Franco Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Presidio, 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 Presidio on the city page.
Is Lucy Rede Franco Middle a good school?
Lucy Rede Franco Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Presidio Isd?
Besides Lucy Rede Franco Middle, Presidio Isd also operates Presidio El (446 students) and Presidio H S (418 students). See the Presidio Isd district page for the complete list.
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