- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spring, TX
Grand Oaks H S
Federal NCES profile for Grand Oaks H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481500013065
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Oaks H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #4 of 6
- high schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Oaks H S has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Oaks H S ranks #4 of 6 high schools in Spring, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+206 students YoY
Grand Oaks H S grew from 3,533 students in 2022-23 to 3,739 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 196.0 → 206.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+206 students YoY 481500013065 · Spring, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,836 enr · 19.6:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Grand Oaks H S grew from 3,533 students in 2022-23 to 3,739 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 196.0 → 206.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Grand Oaks H S 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
- This school
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
- Oak Ridge H S
Oak Ridge H S
2,758 students
What this shows Grand Oaks H S reports 3,836 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Oaks H S compares
Grand Oaks H S is a growing 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 68% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,836 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,836
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$10,349
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
302
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
African American 15.9%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Grand Oaks H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
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 Grand Oaks H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Oaks H S'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
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~3,836 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Oaks H S
How many students attend Grand Oaks H S?
Grand Oaks H S has 3,836 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,533 (2022-23) → 3,739 (2023-24), up 206.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Oaks H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Oaks H S is 19.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Oaks H S?
19.6% of students at Grand Oaks H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Oaks H S?
The largest demographic group at Grand Oaks H S is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Oaks H S?
Grand Oaks H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Grand Oaks H S rank among high schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Oaks H S ranks #4 of 6 high 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 high schools in Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Grand Oaks H S, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and College Park H S (3,313 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.