- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-161 students YoY
Clear Spring El shrank from 835 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (-19.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-161 students YoY 481473011919 · New Braunfels, TX Other · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 14.5:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Clear Spring El shrank from 835 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (-19.3%). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clear Spring El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- This school 738
Clear Spring El
738 students
What this shows Clear Spring El reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Spring El compares
Clear Spring El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,736
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
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.
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
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,098
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~738 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), down 161.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.