Enrollment
261
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crane, TX
Crane Middle
Federal NCES profile for Crane Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481554001127
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crane Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Crane · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Crane Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crane Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Crane, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crane Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crane Middle
Crane Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Crane, Texas, enrolling 261 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 261 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 686 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #589, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Crane Isd also operates Crane El (625 students) and Crane H S (347 students) alongside Crane Middle.
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 Crane Middle compares
Crane Middle on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$15,031
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 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 85.1%
White 11.1%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Crane Middle is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crane Isd, which includes Crane Middle.
$15,031
Per student
+10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 15.8%
Federal 9.9%
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.
How Crane Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crane H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crane Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle 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 (~261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crane Middle
How many students attend Crane Middle?
Crane Middle has 261 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crane, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crane Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crane Middle is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crane Middle?
49.2% of students at Crane Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crane Middle?
The largest demographic group at Crane Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in Crane, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crane Middle?
Crane Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Crane Middle rank among public schools in Crane?
By Resource Investment Index, Crane Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Crane, 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 Crane on the city page.
Is Crane Middle a good school?
Crane Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. 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 Crane Isd?
Besides Crane Middle, Crane Isd also operates Crane El (625 students) and Crane H S (347 students). See the Crane Isd district page for the complete list.
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