- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Conroe, TX
Caney Creek H S
Federal NCES profile for Caney Creek H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481500007401
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caney Creek H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Conroe · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Caney Creek H S has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caney Creek H S ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Conroe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+116 students YoY
Caney Creek H S held near 2,620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+116 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 155.5 → 167.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+116 students YoY 481500007401 · Conroe, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,783 enr · 18:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Caney Creek H S held near 2,620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+116 headcount). Teacher FTE added 155.5 → 167.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Caney Creek H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conroe H S
Conroe H S
5,252 students
- The Woodlands
The Woodlands H S
4,444 students
- Grand Oaks H S
Grand Oaks H S
3,836 students
- College Park H
College Park H S
3,313 students
- This school
Caney Creek H S
2,783 students
- Oak Ridge H S
Oak Ridge H S
2,758 students
What this shows Caney Creek H S reports 2,783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caney Creek H S compares
Caney Creek H S 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,783 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,783
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$10,349
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
381
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 38 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
White 25.8%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Caney Creek H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conroe Isd reports $10,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caney Creek H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caney Creek H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,783 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caney Creek H S
How many students attend Caney Creek H S?
Caney Creek H S has 2,783 students enrolled. It is a high school in Conroe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,504 (2022-23) → 2,620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+116).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caney Creek H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Caney Creek H S is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caney Creek H S?
69.1% of students at Caney Creek H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caney Creek H S?
The largest demographic group at Caney Creek H S is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Conroe, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caney Creek H S?
Caney Creek H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Caney Creek H S rank among high schools in Conroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Caney Creek H S ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Conroe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Conroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Caney Creek H S, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.