Enrollment
3,766
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 482574005759
Klein Oak H S — Spring, TX
Federal NCES profile for Klein Oak H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 63/100.
👥 Class size 35
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
222.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Klein Oak H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Klein Oak H S reports 3,766 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 222.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 32.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 47% below the Texas average and 36% below the national baseline. The school offers 29 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 269 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Klein Isd spends $12,038 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.4% from local sources (property taxes), 34.8% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Klein Oak H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 3,766 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 47% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,038
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors14.0 FTE
Per 269 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
312
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 3,766 Top 100% in Texas — larger than 0% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 222.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 32.9% -47% vs state
NCES ID 482574005759
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
White 35.1%
African American 14.7%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 29
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 14.0
Students per counselor 269:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 312
Out-of-school suspensions 188
Expulsions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Klein Isd, which includes Klein Oak H S.
$12,038
Per student
-30%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,922
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 3,418
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 3,366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 3,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Klein Oak H S
How many students attend Klein Oak H S?
Klein Oak H S has 3,766 students enrolled. It is a high school in SPRING, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Klein Oak H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Klein Oak H S is 16.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Klein Oak H S?
32.9% of students at Klein Oak H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Klein Oak H S?
The largest demographic group at Klein Oak H S is Hispanic or Latino at 39.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in SPRING, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Klein Oak H S?
Klein Oak H S has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.