- Enrollment
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Willis, TX
Lynn Lucas Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lynn Lucas Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484590005933
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynn Lucas Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #10 of 12
- public schools in Willis · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lynn Lucas Middle has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynn Lucas Middle ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Willis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Lynn Lucas Middle held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 484590005933 · Willis, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
901 enr · 18:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Willis H S (2,809 students)
Lynn Lucas Middle held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lynn Lucas Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willis H S
Willis H S
2,809 students
- Robert P Brabh
Robert P Brabham Middle
1,179 students
- This school 901
Lynn Lucas Middle
901 students
- Eddie Ruth Lag 779
Eddie Ruth Lagway El
779 students
- C C Hardy El 756
C C Hardy El
756 students
- Edward B Canna 714
Edward B Cannan El
714 students
What this shows Lynn Lucas Middle reports 901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lynn Lucas Middle compares
Lynn Lucas 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$9,720
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 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
White 42.3%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Lynn Lucas Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willis Isd reports $9,720 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lynn Lucas Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert P Brabham Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eddie Ruth Lagway El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C C Hardy El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward B Cannan El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynn Lucas Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,179
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~901 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lynn Lucas Middle
How many students attend Lynn Lucas Middle?
Lynn Lucas Middle has 901 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Willis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 971 (2022-23) → 937 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynn Lucas Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynn Lucas Middle is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lynn Lucas Middle?
66.2% of students at Lynn Lucas Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynn Lucas Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lynn Lucas Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Willis, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynn Lucas Middle?
Lynn Lucas Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Lynn Lucas Middle rank among public schools in Willis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynn Lucas Middle ranks #10 of 12 public schools in Willis, 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 Willis on the city page.
What other schools are in Willis Isd?
Besides Lynn Lucas Middle, Willis Isd also operates Willis H S (2,809 students), Robert P Brabham Middle (1,179 students), and Eddie Ruth Lagway El (779 students). See the Willis Isd district page for the complete list.