Enrollment
729
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 480148014286
Texas Tech University K-12 — Lubbock, TX
Federal NCES profile for Texas Tech University K-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Texas Tech University K-12 · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Texas Tech University K-12 compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Texas Tech University K-12 reports 729 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 40% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Texas Tech University K-12 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
— 40% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Overview
Enrollment 729 Top 76% in Texas — larger than 24% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 20.4:1 +40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 480148014286
Student demographics
White 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 7.7%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Texas Tech University K-12
How many students attend Texas Tech University K-12?
Texas Tech University K-12 has 729 students enrolled. It is a other school in LUBBOCK, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texas Tech University K-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Texas Tech University K-12 is 20.4:1, which is 40% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Texas Tech University K-12?
The largest demographic group at Texas Tech University K-12 is White at 58.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in LUBBOCK, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Texas Tech University K-12?
Texas Tech University K-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.