Enrollment
2,508
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 481428012296
Clear Falls H S — League City, TX
Federal NCES profile for Clear Falls H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 18
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: Clear Creek 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)
142.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Falls H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Clear Falls H S reports 2,508 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 142.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 314 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clear Creek Isd spends $12,180 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 69.0% from local sources (property taxes), 18.5% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Clear Falls H S 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,508 | top 98% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,180
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 314 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
371
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 69 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,508 Top 98% in Texas — larger than 2% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 142.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 +19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 481428012296
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.8%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 314:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.8%
In-school suspensions 371
Out-of-school suspensions 127
Expulsions 69
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clear Creek Isd, which includes Clear Falls H S.
$12,180
Per student
-29%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 18.5%
Federal 12.5%
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
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,500
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Clear Falls H S
How many students attend Clear Falls H S?
Clear Falls H S has 2,508 students enrolled. It is a other school in LEAGUE CITY, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Falls H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Falls H S is 17.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Falls H S?
The largest demographic group at Clear Falls H S is White at 56.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in LEAGUE CITY, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Falls H S?
Clear Falls H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.