- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring, TX
Ford El
Federal NCES profile for Ford El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481500000997
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ford El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #15 of 25
- schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ford El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ford El ranks #15 of 25 schools in Spring, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Ford El held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.9 → 60.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 481500000997 · Spring, TX Other · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 14.8:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Ford El held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.9 → 60.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ford El 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 857
Ford El
857 students
What this shows Ford El reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ford El compares
Ford El 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$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 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
African American 21.5%
White 19.0%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Ford El 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 Ford El 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ford El'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 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 (~857 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ford El
How many students attend Ford El?
Ford El has 857 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 901 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ford El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ford El is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ford El?
59.6% of students at Ford El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ford El?
The largest demographic group at Ford El is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ford El?
Ford El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ford El rank among schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Ford El ranks #15 of 25 schools in Spring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Ford El, 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.