Enrollment
786
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring, TX
French El
Federal NCES profile for French El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482574013092
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
French El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 25
- schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
French El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, French El ranks #5 of 25 schools in Spring, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How French El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at French El
French El is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Spring, Texas, enrolling 786 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.9% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 786 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 762 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #360.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 786 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Klein Isd spends $10,704 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Klein Isd also operates Klein Cain H S (3,922 students) and Klein Oak H S (3,766 students) alongside French El.
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 French El compares
French El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,704
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 786 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
White 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 11.3%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, French El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Klein Isd, which includes French El.
$10,704
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.4%
State 34.8%
Federal 16.8%
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 French El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Cain H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein Oak H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein Forest H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Klein H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein Collins H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to French El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,922
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 3,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,418
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 3,366
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 3,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other 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 (~786 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about French El
How many students attend French El?
French El has 786 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at French El?
The student-teacher ratio at French El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at French El?
18.9% of students at French El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of French El?
The largest demographic group at French El is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for French El?
French El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 French El rank among schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, French El ranks #5 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.
Is French El a good school?
French El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Klein Isd?
Besides French El, Klein Isd also operates Klein Cain H S (3,922 students), Klein Oak H S (3,766 students), and Klein Forest H S (3,418 students). See the Klein Isd district page for the complete list.
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