Enrollment
901
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynn Lucas Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lynn Lucas Middle
Lynn Lucas Middle is a higher-need, large middle school in Willis, Texas, enrolling 901 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 86% of Texas schools and 22% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.2% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 901 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,202 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,082, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (42%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Willis Isd spends $9,590 per pupil, 30% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 264 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 901 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Willis Isd also operates Willis H S (2,809 students) and Robert P Brabham Middle (1,179 students) alongside Lynn Lucas 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 Lynn Lucas Middle compares
Lynn Lucas 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,590
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willis Isd, which includes Lynn Lucas Middle.
$9,590
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.5%
State 29.8%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 2,809
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~901 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lynn Lucas Middle a good school?
Lynn Lucas Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of 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 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.
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