- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lubbock, TX
Priority Intervention Academy
Federal NCES profile for Priority Intervention Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482850003208
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Priority Intervention Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 49
- schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Priority Intervention Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Priority Intervention Academy ranks #4 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Priority Intervention Academy shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (-28.9%).
Teacher FTE held 14.4 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 482850003208 · Lubbock, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 7.2:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey H S (2,117 students)
Priority Intervention Academy shrank from 152 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (-28.9%). Teacher FTE held 14.4 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Priority Intervention Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monterey H S
Monterey H S
2,117 students
- Lubbock H S
Lubbock H S
1,927 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
1,878 students
- Hutchinson Mid 845
Hutchinson Middle
845 students
- Estacado H S 787
Estacado H S
787 students
- This school 101
Priority Intervention Academy
101 students
What this shows Priority Intervention Academy reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Priority Intervention Academy compares
Priority Intervention Academy is a shrinking 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 51% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,692
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 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 135.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 56 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
African American 25.7%
White 5.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Priority Intervention Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Lubbock Isd reports $12,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Priority Intervention Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lubbock H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estacado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Priority Intervention Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Priority Intervention Academy
How many students attend Priority Intervention Academy?
Priority Intervention Academy has 101 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Priority Intervention Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Priority Intervention Academy is 7.2:1, which is 51% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Priority Intervention Academy?
86.2% of students at Priority Intervention Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Priority Intervention Academy?
The largest demographic group at Priority Intervention Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Priority Intervention Academy?
Priority Intervention Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Priority Intervention Academy rank among schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Priority Intervention Academy ranks #4 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 Lubbock Isd?
Besides Priority Intervention Academy, Lubbock Isd also operates Monterey H S (2,117 students), Lubbock H S (1,927 students), and Coronado H S (1,878 students). See the Lubbock Isd district page for the complete list.