- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · China Spring, TX
China Spring H S
Federal NCES profile for China Spring H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481396000881
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
China Spring H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in China Spring · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
China Spring H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, China Spring H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in China Spring, TX.
School address
District: China Spring Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481396000881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
China Spring H S held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.5 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 481396000881 · China Spring, TX High · MID · TRAD
959 enr · 13.9:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: China Spring El (613 students)
China Spring H S held near 941 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.5 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
China Spring H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
China Spring H S
959 students
- China Spring E
China Spring El
613 students
- China Spring I
China Spring Int
491 students
- China Spring M
China Spring Middle
483 students
- China Spring P
China Spring Pri
456 students
- Tag 11
Tag
11 students
What this shows China Spring H S reports 959 students on the CCD universe file.
How China Spring H S compares
China Spring 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
959
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,399
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, China Spring H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for China Spring Isd reports $10,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How China Spring H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Spring El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| China Spring Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| China Spring Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| China Spring Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tag | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to China Spring H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~959 students)
Frequently asked questions about China Spring H S
How many students attend China Spring H S?
China Spring H S has 959 students enrolled. It is a high school in China Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 948 (2022-23) → 941 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at China Spring H S?
The student-teacher ratio at China Spring H S is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 China Spring H S?
25.7% of students at China Spring H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of China Spring H S?
The largest demographic group at China Spring H S is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in China Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for China Spring H S?
China Spring H S 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 China Spring H S rank among public schools in China Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, China Spring H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in China Spring, 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 China Spring Isd?
Besides China Spring H S, China Spring Isd also operates China Spring El (613 students), China Spring Int (491 students), and China Spring Middle (483 students). See the China Spring Isd district page for the complete list.