- Enrollment
- 3,422
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lubbock, TX
Upland Heights El
Federal NCES profile for Upland Heights El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481983013345
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upland Heights El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #33 of 49
- schools in Lubbock · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Upland Heights El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upland Heights El ranks #33 of 49 schools in Lubbock, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Upland Heights El grew from 840 students in 2022-23 to 883 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 481983013345 · Lubbock, TX Other · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 13.6:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Frenship H S (3,422 students)
Upland Heights El grew from 840 students in 2022-23 to 883 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Upland Heights El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frenship H S
Frenship H S
3,422 students
- Heritage Middl 821
Heritage Middle
821 students
- Terra Vista Mi 760
Terra Vista Middle
760 students
- Willow Bend El 749
Willow Bend El
749 students
- Oak Ridge El 678
Oak Ridge El
678 students
- This school 652
Upland Heights El
652 students
What this shows Upland Heights El reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upland Heights El compares
Upland Heights El is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 41.0% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 32% | - | - |
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.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
20.2%
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
$10,058
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 652 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Upland Heights El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frenship Isd reports $10,058 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upland Heights El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenship H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terra Vista Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Bend El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upland Heights El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upland Heights El
How many students attend Upland Heights El?
Upland Heights El has 652 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lubbock, TX. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 883 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upland Heights El?
The student-teacher ratio at Upland Heights El 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 Upland Heights El?
41.0% of students at Upland Heights El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upland Heights El?
The largest demographic group at Upland Heights El is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Lubbock, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upland Heights El?
Upland Heights El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Upland Heights El rank among schools in Lubbock?
By Resource Investment Index, Upland Heights El ranks #33 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 Frenship Isd?
Besides Upland Heights El, Frenship Isd also operates Frenship H S (3,422 students), Heritage Middle (821 students), and Terra Vista Middle (760 students). See the Frenship Isd district page for the complete list.