- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conroe, TX
Cryar Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Cryar Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481500010965
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cryar Intermediate earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Conroe · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cryar Intermediate has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cryar Intermediate ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Conroe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Cryar Intermediate held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.4 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 481500010965 · Conroe, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 14.2:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Cryar Intermediate held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.4 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cryar Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conroe H S
Conroe H S
5,252 students
- The Woodlands
The Woodlands H S
4,444 students
- Grand Oaks H S
Grand Oaks H S
3,836 students
- College Park H
College Park H S
3,313 students
- Caney Creek H
Caney Creek H S
2,783 students
- This school 779
Cryar Intermediate
779 students
What this shows Cryar Intermediate reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cryar Intermediate compares
Cryar Intermediate 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,349
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
White 33.0%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Cryar Intermediate is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conroe Isd reports $10,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cryar Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cryar Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~779 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cryar Intermediate
How many students attend Cryar Intermediate?
Cryar Intermediate has 779 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conroe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cryar Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Cryar Intermediate is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Cryar Intermediate?
52.7% of students at Cryar Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cryar Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Cryar Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 42.1% of enrollment, in Conroe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cryar Intermediate?
Cryar Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Cryar Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Conroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Cryar Intermediate ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Conroe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Conroe on the city page.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Cryar Intermediate, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.