- Enrollment
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Freeport, TX
O'hara Lanier Middle
Federal NCES profile for O'hara Lanier Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481119006929
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O'hara Lanier Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
O'hara Lanier Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O'hara Lanier Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Freeport, TX.
School address
District: Brazosport Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481119006929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+278 students YoY
O'hara Lanier Middle grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (+81.8%).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+278 students YoY 481119006929 · Freeport, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 19:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Brazoswood H S (2,436 students)
O'hara Lanier Middle grew from 340 students in 2022-23 to 618 in 2023-24 (+81.8%). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
O'hara Lanier Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brazoswood H S
Brazoswood H S
2,436 students
- Clute Int
Clute Int
1,002 students
- Brazosport H S 841
Brazosport H S
841 students
- Bess Brannen E 747
Bess Brannen El
747 students
- Rasco Middle 735
Rasco Middle
735 students
- This school 456
O'hara Lanier Middle
456 students
What this shows O'hara Lanier Middle reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How O'hara Lanier Middle compares
O'hara Lanier Middle is a growing 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$13,088
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
White 14.7%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, O'hara Lanier Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brazosport Isd reports $13,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How O'hara Lanier Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazoswood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clute Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brazosport H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bess Brannen El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rasco Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O'hara Lanier Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about O'hara Lanier Middle
How many students attend O'hara Lanier Middle?
O'hara Lanier Middle has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Freeport, TX. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), up 278.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O'hara Lanier Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at O'hara Lanier Middle is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at O'hara Lanier Middle?
88.2% of students at O'hara Lanier Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O'hara Lanier Middle?
The largest demographic group at O'hara Lanier Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Freeport, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O'hara Lanier Middle?
O'hara Lanier Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 O'hara Lanier Middle rank among public schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, O'hara Lanier Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Freeport, 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 Freeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Brazosport Isd?
Besides O'hara Lanier Middle, Brazosport Isd also operates Brazoswood H S (2,436 students), Clute Int (1,002 students), and Brazosport H S (841 students). See the Brazosport Isd district page for the complete list.