- Enrollment
- 3,422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lubbock, TX
Oak Ridge El
Federal NCES profile for Oak Ridge El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481983011795
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Ridge El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- #33 of 49
- schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Ridge El has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge El ranks #33 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Oak Ridge El held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 481983011795 · Lubbock, TX Other · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 17.8:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Frenship H S (3,422 students)
Oak Ridge El held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Oak Ridge El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frenship H S
Frenship H S
3,422 students
- Heritage Middl 821
Heritage Middle
821 students
- Terra Vista Mi 760
Terra Vista Middle
760 students
- Willow Bend El 749
Willow Bend El
749 students
- This school 678
Oak Ridge El
678 students
- Upland Heights 652
Upland Heights El
652 students
What this shows Oak Ridge El reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Ridge El compares
Oak Ridge El 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,058
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 678 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
African American 5.5%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Oak Ridge El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frenship Isd reports $10,058 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Ridge El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenship H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terra Vista Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Bend El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upland Heights El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Ridge El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other 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 (~678 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Ridge El
How many students attend Oak Ridge El?
Oak Ridge El has 678 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge El?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Ridge El is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Ridge El?
42.6% of students at Oak Ridge El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Ridge El?
The largest demographic group at Oak Ridge El is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Ridge El?
Oak Ridge El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Oak Ridge El rank among schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Ridge El ranks #33 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lubbock on the city page.
What other schools are in Frenship Isd?
Besides Oak Ridge El, Frenship Isd also operates Frenship H S (3,422 students), Heritage Middle (821 students), and Terra Vista Middle (760 students). See the Frenship Isd district page for the complete list.