- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Worth, TX
Lucyle Collins Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lucyle Collins Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482649011341
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucyle Collins Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 40
- middle schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucyle Collins Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucyle Collins Middle ranks #5 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Lake Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482649011341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Lucyle Collins Middle shrank from 793 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.6 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 482649011341 · Fort Worth, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 12.5:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Worth H S (953 students)
Lucyle Collins Middle shrank from 793 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 59.6 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lucyle Collins Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Worth H S
Lake Worth H S
953 students
- This school
Lucyle Collins Middle
735 students
- Marilyn Miller
Marilyn Miller Language Academy
509 students
- Effie Morris E 356
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy
356 students
- N a Howry Stea 349
N a Howry Steam Academy
349 students
- Marine Creek L 347
Marine Creek Leadership Academy
347 students
What this shows Lucyle Collins Middle reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucyle Collins Middle compares
Lucyle Collins 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$13,817
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%
African American 26.4%
White 12.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Lucyle Collins Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Worth Isd reports $13,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucyle Collins Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marilyn Miller Language Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Effie Morris Early Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| N a Howry Steam Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marine Creek Leadership Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucyle Collins Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucyle Collins Middle
How many students attend Lucyle Collins Middle?
Lucyle Collins Middle has 735 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), down 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucyle Collins Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucyle Collins Middle is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lucyle Collins Middle?
88.5% of students at Lucyle Collins Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucyle Collins Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lucyle Collins Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucyle Collins Middle?
Lucyle Collins Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lucyle Collins Middle rank among middle schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucyle Collins Middle ranks #5 of 40 middle schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Worth Isd?
Besides Lucyle Collins Middle, Lake Worth Isd also operates Lake Worth H S (953 students), Marilyn Miller Language Academy (509 students), and Effie Morris Early Learning Academy (356 students). See the Lake Worth Isd district page for the complete list.