Enrollment
1,271
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Keefer Crossing Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Keefer Crossing Middle
Keefer Crossing Middle is a high-poverty, large middle school in New Caney, Texas, enrolling 1,271 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,271 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 560 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #50, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (23%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 290 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,271 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
New Caney Isd also operates New Caney H S (2,226 students) and Porter H S (2,094 students) alongside Keefer Crossing Middle.
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 Keefer Crossing Middle compares
Keefer Crossing Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,144
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Caney Isd, which includes Keefer Crossing Middle.
$11,144
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 47.5%
Federal 16.2%
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 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
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~1,271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Keefer Crossing Middle a good school?
Keefer Crossing Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 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.
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