Enrollment
456
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 481396014294
China Spring Pri — China Spring, TX
Federal NCES profile for China Spring Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 48
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: China Spring Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-12% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
China Spring Pri reports 456 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 35.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% below the Texas average and 32% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding China Spring Isd spends $22,687 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.3% from local sources (property taxes), 43.8% from the state, and 10.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How China Spring Pri compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,687
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 456 Top 44% in Texas — larger than 56% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 35.1% -43% vs state
NCES ID 481396014294
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for China Spring Isd, which includes China Spring Pri.
$22,687
Per student
+32%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- 2.3:1
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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 other school in CHINA SPRING, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at China Spring Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at China Spring Pri is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in CHINA SPRING, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for China Spring Pri?
China Spring Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.