- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lucas, TX
Willow Springs Middle
Federal NCES profile for Willow Springs Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482838010526
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Springs Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lucas · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 688
- students enrolled
Willow Springs Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Springs Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lucas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Willow Springs Middle held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 482838010526 · Lucas, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 15:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovejoy H S (1,581 students)
Willow Springs Middle held near 707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Willow Springs Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovejoy H S
Lovejoy H S
1,581 students
- This school
Willow Springs Middle
688 students
- Sloan Creek In 612
Sloan Creek Int
612 students
- Robert L Puste 548
Robert L Puster El
548 students
- Joe V Hart El 530
Joe V Hart El
530 students
- Lovejoy Childh 60
Lovejoy Childhood Development Center
60 students
What this shows Willow Springs Middle reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Springs Middle compares
Willow Springs Middle 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,206
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.8%
Asian 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Willow Springs Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lovejoy Isd reports $10,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Springs Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovejoy H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sloan Creek Int | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert L Puster El | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe V Hart El | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy Childhood Development Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Springs Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~688 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Springs Middle
How many students attend Willow Springs Middle?
Willow Springs Middle has 688 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lucas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 707 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs Middle is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Springs Middle?
The largest demographic group at Willow Springs Middle is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in Lucas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Springs Middle?
Willow Springs Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Willow Springs Middle rank among public schools in Lucas?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Springs Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lucas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lovejoy Isd?
Besides Willow Springs Middle, Lovejoy Isd also operates Lovejoy H S (1,581 students), Sloan Creek Int (612 students), and Robert L Puster El (548 students). See the Lovejoy Isd district page for the complete list.