- Enrollment
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
The Lion Lane School
Federal NCES profile for The Lion Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484110008640
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Lion Lane School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #418 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
The Lion Lane School has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Lion Lane School ranks #418 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110008640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
The Lion Lane School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 484110008640 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 22.3:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,636 students)
The Lion Lane School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
The Lion Lane School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,636 students
- Northbrook H S
Northbrook H S
2,398 students
- Stratford H S
Stratford H S
2,394 students
- Spring Woods H
Spring Woods H S
2,020 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle
1,236 students
- This school 268
The Lion Lane School
268 students
What this shows The Lion Lane School reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Lion Lane School compares
The Lion Lane School 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,599
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
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
African American 5.2%
White 4.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, The Lion Lane School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Spring Branch Isd reports $12,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Lion Lane School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northbrook H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Woods H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Lion Lane School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about The Lion Lane School
How many students attend The Lion Lane School?
The Lion Lane School has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Lion Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Lion Lane School is 22.3:1, which is 52% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Lion Lane School?
88.5% of students at The Lion Lane School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Lion Lane School?
The largest demographic group at The Lion Lane School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Lion Lane School?
The Lion Lane School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Lion Lane School rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, The Lion Lane School ranks #418 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Branch Isd?
Besides The Lion Lane School, Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students), Northbrook H S (2,398 students), and Stratford H S (2,394 students). See the Spring Branch Isd district page for the complete list.