- Enrollment
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lubbock, TX
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders
Federal NCES profile for Talkington School for Young Women Leaders, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482850011896
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 49
- schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talkington School for Young Women Leaders ranks #1 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 482850011896 · Lubbock, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 13.6:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Monterey H S (2,117 students)
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders 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 450
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders
450 students
What this shows Talkington School for Young Women Leaders reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talkington School for Young Women Leaders compares
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
White 34.9%
African American 11.6%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Talkington School for Young Women Leaders is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lubbock Isd reports $12,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Talkington School for Young Women Leaders Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lubbock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hutchinson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estacado H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talkington School for Young Women Leaders'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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Talkington School for Young Women Leaders
How many students attend Talkington School for Young Women Leaders?
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talkington School for Young Women Leaders?
The student-teacher ratio at Talkington School for Young Women Leaders is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Talkington School for Young Women Leaders?
43.5% of students at Talkington School for Young Women Leaders are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talkington School for Young Women Leaders?
The largest demographic group at Talkington School for Young Women Leaders is Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talkington School for Young Women Leaders?
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Talkington School for Young Women Leaders rank among schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Talkington School for Young Women Leaders ranks #1 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 Talkington School for Young Women Leaders, 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.