Enrollment
773
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Braunfels, TX
Klein Road El
Federal NCES profile for Klein Road El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483237012223
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Klein Road El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 14
- schools in New Braunfels · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Klein Road El has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Klein Road El ranks #7 of 14 schools in New Braunfels, TX.
School address
District: New Braunfels Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483237012223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Klein Road El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Klein Road El
Klein Road El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in New Braunfels, Texas, enrolling 773 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 773 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #443.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (40%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding New Braunfels Isd spends $9,374 per pupil, 31% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
New Braunfels Isd also operates New Braunfels H S (1,990 students) and New Braunfels Middle (1,301 students) alongside Klein Road El.
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 Road El compares
Klein Road El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 773 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
773
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,374
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 51.2%
White 39.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Klein Road El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Braunfels Isd, which includes Klein Road El.
$9,374
Per student
-31%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 16.1%
Federal 11.3%
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 Road El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Braunfels Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakrun Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veramendi El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Braunfels H S Ninth Grade Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Klein Road El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other 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 (~773 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Klein Road El
How many students attend Klein Road El?
Klein Road El has 773 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Braunfels, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Klein Road El?
The student-teacher ratio at Klein Road El is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Klein Road El?
40.2% of students at Klein Road El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Klein Road El?
The largest demographic group at Klein Road El is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in New Braunfels, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Klein Road El?
Klein Road El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Klein Road El rank among schools in New Braunfels?
By Resource Investment Index, Klein Road El ranks #7 of 14 schools in New Braunfels, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Braunfels on the city page.
Is Klein Road El a good school?
Klein Road El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Braunfels Isd?
Besides Klein Road El, New Braunfels Isd also operates New Braunfels H S (1,990 students), New Braunfels Middle (1,301 students), and Oakrun Middle (1,013 students). See the New Braunfels Isd district page for the complete list.
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