- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 35.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Princeton, TX
Canup Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Canup Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483585013936
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canup Early Childhood earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 65.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Canup Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canup Early Childhood ranks #7 of 7 schools in Princeton, TX.
School address
District: Princeton Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483585013936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Canup Early Childhood grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 483585013936 · Princeton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 24.8:1 · 65.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovelady H S (1,388 students)
Canup Early Childhood grew from 330 students in 2022-23 to 364 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Canup Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovelady H S
Lovelady H S
1,388 students
- Princeton H S
Princeton H S
1,262 students
- Southard Middl
Southard Middle
929 students
- Lowe El
Lowe El
675 students
- Mayfield El
Mayfield El
668 students
- This school 421
Canup Early Childhood
421 students
What this shows Canup Early Childhood reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canup Early Childhood compares
Canup Early Childhood 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 69% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.2% | ▲ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,598
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 47.3%
African American 26.6%
White 11.6%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Canup Early Childhood is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Princeton Isd reports $10,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canup Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelady H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princeton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowe El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mayfield El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canup Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canup Early Childhood
How many students attend Canup Early Childhood?
Canup Early Childhood has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Princeton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canup Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Canup Early Childhood is 24.8:1, which is 69% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canup Early Childhood?
65.2% of students at Canup Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canup Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Canup Early Childhood is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Princeton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canup Early Childhood?
Canup Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Canup Early Childhood rank among schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Canup Early Childhood ranks #7 of 7 schools in Princeton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Princeton Isd?
Besides Canup Early Childhood, Princeton Isd also operates Lovelady H S (1,388 students), Princeton H S (1,262 students), and Southard Middle (929 students). See the Princeton Isd district page for the complete list.