- Enrollment
- 3,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Klein, TX
Klein Cain H S
Federal NCES profile for Klein Cain H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482574013407
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Klein Cain H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Klein · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Klein Cain H S has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Klein Cain H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Klein, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Klein Cain H S held near 3,987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+85 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 232.3 → 241.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+85 students YoY 482574013407 · Klein, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
3,922 enr · 16.9:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Klein Oak H S (3,766 students)
Klein Cain H S held near 3,987 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+85 headcount). Teacher FTE added 232.3 → 241.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Klein Cain H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Wunderlich Int 1,319
Wunderlich Int
1,319 students
What this shows Klein Cain H S reports 3,922 students on the CCD universe file.
How Klein Cain H S compares
Klein Cain H S 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,922 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,922
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors11.3 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
593
in-school suspensions + 193 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
White 29.6%
African American 15.1%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Klein Cain H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
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 Klein Cain H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Oak H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein Forest H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Klein H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein Collins H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wunderlich Int | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Klein Cain H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~3,922 students)
Frequently asked questions about Klein Cain H S
How many students attend Klein Cain H S?
Klein Cain H S has 3,922 students enrolled. It is a high school in Klein, TX. CCD year-over-year: 3,902 (2022-23) → 3,987 (2023-24), nearly flat (+85).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Klein Cain H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Klein Cain H S is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Klein Cain H S?
35.4% of students at Klein Cain H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Klein Cain H S?
The largest demographic group at Klein Cain H S is Hispanic or Latino at 39.6% of enrollment, in Klein, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Klein Cain H S?
Klein Cain H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Klein Cain H S rank among high schools in Klein?
By Resource Investment Index, Klein Cain H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Klein, 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 Klein on the city page.
What other schools are in Klein Isd?
Besides Klein Cain H S, Klein Isd also operates Klein Oak H S (3,766 students), Klein Forest H S (3,418 students), and Klein H S (3,366 students). See the Klein Isd district page for the complete list.