Enrollment
456
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How O'hara Lanier Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at O'hara Lanier Middle
O'hara Lanier Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Freeport, Texas, enrolling 456 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 90% of Texas schools and 29% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,870 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,511, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (15%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 96 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 456 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Brazosport Isd also operates Brazoswood H S (2,436 students) and Clute Int (1,002 students) alongside O'hara Lanier 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 O'hara Lanier Middle compares
O'hara Lanier 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,612
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brazosport Isd, which includes O'hara Lanier Middle.
$12,612
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.0%
State 10.1%
Federal 13.9%
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 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
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~456 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is O'hara Lanier Middle a good school?
O'hara Lanier Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 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.
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