Enrollment
2,751
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Mansfield, TX
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
Federal NCES profile for Mansfield Lake Ridge H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482892011441
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Lake Ridge H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Mansfield, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892011441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
146.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mansfield Lake Ridge H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S is a large high school in Mansfield, Texas, enrolling 2,751 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Texas schools and 28% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.5% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,751 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #77.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 688 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mansfield Isd spends $10,247 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students) and Mansfield H S (2,552 students) alongside Mansfield Lake Ridge H S.
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 Mansfield Lake Ridge H S compares
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,751 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,751
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,247
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 688 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 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
African American 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
White 18.1%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Mansfield Lake Ridge H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mansfield Isd, which includes Mansfield Lake Ridge H S.
$10,247
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 33.7%
Federal 11.5%
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 Mansfield Lake Ridge H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlene Mckinzey Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mansfield Lake Ridge H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high 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 (~2,751 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
How many students attend Mansfield Lake Ridge H S?
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S has 2,751 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mansfield, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Lake Ridge H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Lake Ridge H S is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mansfield Lake Ridge H S?
23.5% of students at Mansfield Lake Ridge H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mansfield Lake Ridge H S?
The largest demographic group at Mansfield Lake Ridge H S is African American at 45.9% of enrollment, in Mansfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mansfield Lake Ridge H S?
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mansfield Lake Ridge H S rank among high schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield Lake Ridge H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Mansfield, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mansfield on the city page.
Is Mansfield Lake Ridge H S a good school?
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Mansfield Isd?
Besides Mansfield Lake Ridge H S, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), Mansfield H S (2,552 students), and Mansfield Timberview H S (1,788 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.
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