Enrollment
738
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Braunfels, TX
Clear Spring El
Federal NCES profile for Clear Spring El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481473011919
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Spring El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #10 of 14
- schools in New Braunfels · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Spring El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Spring El ranks #10 of 14 schools in New Braunfels, TX.
School address
NCES ID 481473011919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clear Spring El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clear Spring El
Clear Spring El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Braunfels, Texas, enrolling 738 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 738 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,035, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (31%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 738 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Comal Isd spends $9,852 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students) and Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students) alongside Clear Spring El.
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 Clear Spring El compares
Clear Spring El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,852
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 738 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
White 31.4%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Clear Spring El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Comal Isd, which includes Clear Spring El.
$9,852
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.2%
State 8.6%
Federal 10.1%
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 Clear Spring El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Spring El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Clear Spring El
How many students attend Clear Spring El?
Clear Spring El has 738 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Braunfels, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Spring El?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Spring El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Clear Spring El?
45.3% of students at Clear Spring El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Spring El?
The largest demographic group at Clear Spring El is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in New Braunfels, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Spring El?
Clear Spring El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clear Spring El rank among schools in New Braunfels?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Spring El ranks #10 of 14 schools in New Braunfels, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Braunfels on the city page.
Is Clear Spring El a good school?
Clear Spring El earns 36/100 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 Comal Isd?
Besides Clear Spring El, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.
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