- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Caney, TX
Keefer Crossing Middle
Federal NCES profile for Keefer Crossing Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483240008997
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keefer Crossing Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in New Caney · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Keefer Crossing Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keefer Crossing Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in New Caney, TX.
School address
District: New Caney Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483240008997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Keefer Crossing Middle held near 1,255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.5 → 78.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 483240008997 · New Caney, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,271 enr · 17.2:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: New Caney H S (2,226 students)
Keefer Crossing Middle held near 1,255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.5 → 78.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Keefer Crossing Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Caney H S
New Caney H S
2,226 students
- Porter H S
Porter H S
2,094 students
- Woodridge Fore
Woodridge Forest Middle
1,371 students
- West Fork H S
West Fork H S
1,279 students
- This school
Keefer Crossing Middle
1,271 students
- Porter El
Porter El
931 students
What this shows Keefer Crossing Middle reports 1,271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keefer Crossing Middle compares
Keefer Crossing Middle 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,271 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,271
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$11,683
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
186
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.0%
White 22.7%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Keefer Crossing Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Caney Isd reports $11,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keefer Crossing Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Caney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Forest Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fork H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Porter El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keefer Crossing Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 34.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keefer Crossing Middle
How many students attend Keefer Crossing Middle?
Keefer Crossing Middle has 1,271 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Caney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,213 (2022-23) → 1,255 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keefer Crossing Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Keefer Crossing Middle is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Keefer Crossing Middle?
75.8% of students at Keefer Crossing Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keefer Crossing Middle?
The largest demographic group at Keefer Crossing Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.0% of enrollment, in New Caney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keefer Crossing Middle?
Keefer Crossing Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Keefer Crossing Middle rank among public schools in New Caney?
By Resource Investment Index, Keefer Crossing Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in New Caney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Caney on the city page.
What other schools are in New Caney Isd?
Besides Keefer Crossing Middle, New Caney Isd also operates New Caney H S (2,226 students), Porter H S (2,094 students), and Woodridge Forest Middle (1,371 students). See the New Caney Isd district page for the complete list.