- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · The Woodlands, TX
Knox J H
Federal NCES profile for Knox J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481500001009
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knox J H earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in The Woodlands · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Knox J H has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knox J H ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in The Woodlands, TX.
School address
District: Conroe Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481500001009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Knox J H held near 1,399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.6 → 86.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-49 students YoY 481500001009 · The Woodlands, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,395 enr · 17:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Knox J H held near 1,399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-49 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.6 → 86.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Knox J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conroe H S
Conroe H S
5,252 students
- The Woodlands
The Woodlands H S
4,444 students
- Grand Oaks H S
Grand Oaks H S
3,836 students
- College Park H
College Park H S
3,313 students
- Caney Creek H
Caney Creek H S
2,783 students
- This school 1,395
Knox J H
1,395 students
What this shows Knox J H reports 1,395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knox J H compares
Knox J H 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,395 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,395
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,349
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 626 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Asian 9.5%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Knox J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conroe Isd reports $10,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knox J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knox J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knox J H
How many students attend Knox J H?
Knox J H has 1,395 students enrolled. It is a middle school in The Woodlands, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,448 (2022-23) → 1,399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-49).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox J H is 17:1, which is 16% 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 Knox J H?
26.7% of students at Knox J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knox J H?
The largest demographic group at Knox J H is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in The Woodlands, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox J H?
Knox J H has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Knox J H rank among middle schools in The Woodlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Knox J H ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in The Woodlands, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in The Woodlands on the city page.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Knox J H, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.