- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring, TX
Kaufman El
Federal NCES profile for Kaufman El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481500011309
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kaufman El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 25
- schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Kaufman El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kaufman El ranks #5 of 25 schools in Spring, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Kaufman El held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 481500011309 · Spring, TX Other · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 15.1:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Kaufman El held near 909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kaufman 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 859
Kaufman El
859 students
What this shows Kaufman El reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kaufman El compares
Kaufman 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$10,349
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 859 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Kaufman 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 Kaufman El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kaufman 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 (~859 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kaufman El
How many students attend Kaufman El?
Kaufman El has 859 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 942 (2022-23) → 909 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kaufman El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kaufman El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kaufman El?
22.6% of students at Kaufman El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kaufman El?
The largest demographic group at Kaufman El is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kaufman El?
Kaufman 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 Kaufman El rank among schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Kaufman 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 Conroe Isd?
Besides Kaufman 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.