- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Crane Middle held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 481554001127 · Crane, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 16.3:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Crane El (625 students)
Crane Middle held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Crane Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crane El
Crane El
625 students
- Crane H S
Crane H S
347 students
- This school
Crane Middle
261 students
What this shows Crane Middle reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crane Middle compares
Crane Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,513
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Crane Isd reports $14,513 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~261 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.