Enrollment
456
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · China Spring, TX
China Spring Pri
Federal NCES profile for China Spring Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481396014294
👥 S:T ratio 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
China Spring Pri earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in China Spring · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
China Spring Pri has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, China Spring Pri ranks #3 of 4 public schools in China Spring, TX.
School address
District: China Spring Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481396014294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How China Spring Pri compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at China Spring Pri
China Spring Pri is a mid-sized combined-grade school in China Spring, Texas, enrolling 456 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 818 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #414.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 55/100).
The surrounding China Spring Isd spends $10,041 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
China Spring Isd also operates China Spring H S (959 students) and China Spring El (613 students) alongside China Spring Pri.
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 China Spring Pri compares
China Spring Pri on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,041
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.
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 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, China Spring Pri is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for China Spring Isd, which includes China Spring Pri.
$10,041
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 43.8%
Federal 10.9%
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 China Spring Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Spring H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| China Spring El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| China Spring Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| China Spring Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tag | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to China Spring Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other 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 (~456 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about China Spring Pri
How many students attend China Spring Pri?
China Spring Pri has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in China Spring, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at China Spring Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at China Spring Pri is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Pri?
35.1% of students at China Spring Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of China Spring Pri?
The largest demographic group at China Spring Pri is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in China Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for China Spring Pri?
China Spring Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 China Spring Pri rank among public schools in China Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, China Spring Pri ranks #3 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. See all public schools in China Spring on the city page.
Is China Spring Pri a good school?
China Spring Pri earns 46/100 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 China Spring Isd?
Besides China Spring Pri, China Spring Isd also operates China Spring H S (959 students), China Spring El (613 students), and China Spring Int (491 students). See the China Spring Isd district page for the complete list.
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