Enrollment
688
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willow Springs Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willow Springs Middle
Willow Springs Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Lucas, Texas, enrolling 688 students.
At 15:1, 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.
Enrollment of 688 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lovejoy Isd spends $10,331 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lovejoy Isd also operates Lovejoy H S (1,581 students) and Sloan Creek Int (612 students) alongside Willow Springs Middle.
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 Willow Springs Middle compares
Willow Springs Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,331
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lovejoy Isd, which includes Willow Springs Middle.
$10,331
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.1%
State 12.6%
Federal 5.2%
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 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
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~688 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lucas on the city page.
Is Willow Springs Middle a good school?
Willow Springs Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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