Enrollment
3,922
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482574013407
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 58/100 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
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
232.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Klein Cain H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Klein Cain H S
Klein Cain H S is a large high school in Klein, Texas, enrolling 3,922 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,922 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #26.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Klein Isd spends $10,704 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 786 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 3,922 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Klein Isd also operates Klein Oak H S (3,766 students) and Klein Forest H S (3,418 students) alongside Klein Cain H S.
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 Klein Cain H S compares
Klein Cain H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,704
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Klein Isd, which includes Klein Cain H S.
$10,704
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.4%
State 34.8%
Federal 16.8%
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 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
- 3,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~3,922 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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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.
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 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Klein Cain H S a good school?
Klein Cain H S earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. 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 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.
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