- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Lucy Rede Franco Middle held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 483580005906 · Presidio, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 14.7:1 · 84.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Presidio El (446 students)
Lucy Rede Franco Middle held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lucy Rede Franco Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Presidio El
Presidio El
446 students
- Presidio H S
Presidio H S
418 students
- This school
Lucy Rede Franco Middle
221 students
What this shows Lucy Rede Franco Middle reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucy Rede Franco Middle compares
Lucy Rede Franco Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,170
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Presidio Isd reports $15,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- 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 (~221 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.