Enrollment
29
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Teague, TX
Teague Lion Academy
Federal NCES profile for Teague Lion Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484230013009
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Teague Lion Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Teague · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Teague Lion Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Teague Lion Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Teague, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Teague Lion Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Teague Lion Academy
Teague Lion Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Teague, Texas, enrolling 29 students.
At 14.5:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 80.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Texas schools, with 29 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 49 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 49/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 86.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Teague Isd also operates Teague El (483 students) and Teague H S (371 students) alongside Teague Lion Academy.
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 Teague Lion Academy compares
Teague Lion Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
86.2%
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
$12,665
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Two or More 6.9%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Teague Lion Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Teague Isd, which includes Teague Lion Academy.
$12,665
Per student
-7%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 30.8%
Federal 15.0%
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 Teague Lion Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teague El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Teague H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Teague J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Teague Lion Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high 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 (~29 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Teague Lion Academy
How many students attend Teague Lion Academy?
Teague Lion Academy has 29 students enrolled. It is a high school in Teague, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Teague Lion Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Teague Lion Academy is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Teague Lion Academy?
80.0% of students at Teague Lion Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Teague Lion Academy?
The largest demographic group at Teague Lion Academy is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Teague, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Teague Lion Academy?
Teague Lion Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Teague Lion Academy rank among public schools in Teague?
By Resource Investment Index, Teague Lion Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Teague, 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 Teague on the city page.
Is Teague Lion Academy a good school?
Teague Lion Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas. 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 Teague Isd?
Besides Teague Lion Academy, Teague Isd also operates Teague El (483 students), Teague H S (371 students), and Teague J H (329 students). See the Teague Isd district page for the complete list.
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