Enrollment
450
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Talkington School for Young Women Leaders compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Talkington School for Young Women Leaders
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lubbock, Texas, enrolling 450 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,038 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lubbock Isd also operates Monterey H S (2,117 students) and Lubbock H S (1,927 students) alongside Talkington School for Young Women Leaders.
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 Talkington School for Young Women Leaders compares
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,847
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lubbock Isd, which includes Talkington School for Young Women Leaders.
$11,847
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 35.6%
Federal 22.1%
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 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
- 2,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Talkington School for Young Women Leaders a good school?
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. 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 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.
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