Enrollment
1,999
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Crandall, TX
Crandall H S
Federal NCES profile for Crandall H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481551001123
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crandall H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Crandall · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crandall H S has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crandall H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Crandall, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
115.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crandall H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crandall H S
Crandall H S is a large high school in Crandall, Texas, enrolling 1,999 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,999 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 180 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #121.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 800 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Crandall Isd spends $10,553 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Crandall Isd also operates Crandall Middle (1,038 students) and Noble Reed (800 students) alongside Crandall H S.
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 Crandall H S compares
Crandall H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,999 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,999
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$10,553
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 800 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
224
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 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 41.9%
African American 27.1%
White 26.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Crandall H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crandall Isd, which includes Crandall H S.
$10,553
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 54.1%
Federal 11.2%
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 Crandall H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandall Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noble Reed | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbara Walker El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W a Martin El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollis T Dietz El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crandall H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high 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 (~1,999 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crandall H S
How many students attend Crandall H S?
Crandall H S has 1,999 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crandall, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crandall H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Crandall H S is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crandall H S?
44.6% of students at Crandall H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crandall H S?
The largest demographic group at Crandall H S is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Crandall, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crandall H S?
Crandall H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crandall H S rank among public schools in Crandall?
By Resource Investment Index, Crandall H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Crandall, 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 Crandall on the city page.
Is Crandall H S a good school?
Crandall H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 Crandall Isd?
Besides Crandall H S, Crandall Isd also operates Crandall Middle (1,038 students), Noble Reed (800 students), and Barbara Walker El (709 students). See the Crandall Isd district page for the complete list.
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