- Enrollment
- 3,922
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
French El shrank from 846 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 50.6 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 482574013092 · Spring, TX Other · MID · TRAD
786 enr · 15.7:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Klein Cain H S (3,922 students)
French El shrank from 846 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE held 50.6 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
French El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Klein Cain H S
Klein Cain H S
3,922 students
- Klein Oak H S
Klein Oak H S
3,766 students
- Klein Forest H
Klein Forest H S
3,418 students
- Klein H S
Klein H S
3,366 students
- Klein Collins
Klein Collins H S
3,360 students
- This school 786
French El
786 students
What this shows French El reports 786 students on the CCD universe file.
How French El compares
French El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,719
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
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.
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
District finance for Klein Isd reports $10,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,766
- 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
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 (~786 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 784 (2023-24), down 62.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.