Enrollment
776
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Krum, TX
Krum H S
Federal NCES profile for Krum H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482598002925
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Krum H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Krum · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Krum H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Krum H S ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Krum, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Krum H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Krum H S
Krum H S is a mid-sized high school in Krum, Texas, enrolling 776 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.1% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 776 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 830 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #563.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Krum Isd spends $10,608 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Krum Isd also operates Krum Middle (569 students) and Krum Early Education Center (501 students) alongside Krum 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 Krum H S compares
Krum 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,608
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 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
White 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Krum H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Krum Isd, which includes Krum H S.
$10,608
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 36.2%
Federal 12.0%
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 Krum H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krum Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Krum Early Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dyer El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blanche Dodd El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Krum H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~776 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Krum H S
How many students attend Krum H S?
Krum H S has 776 students enrolled. It is a high school in Krum, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Krum H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Krum H S is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Krum H S?
24.1% of students at Krum H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Krum H S?
The largest demographic group at Krum H S is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Krum, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Krum H S?
Krum H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Krum H S rank among public schools in Krum?
By Resource Investment Index, Krum H S ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Krum, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Krum on the city page.
Is Krum H S a good school?
Krum H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Krum Isd?
Besides Krum H S, Krum Isd also operates Krum Middle (569 students), Krum Early Education Center (501 students), and Dyer El (361 students). See the Krum Isd district page for the complete list.
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