- Enrollment
- 3,922
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring, TX
Metzler El
Federal NCES profile for Metzler El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482574010773
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metzler El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 25
- schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Metzler El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metzler El ranks #8 of 25 schools in Spring, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Metzler El held near 894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.1 → 54.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 482574010773 · Spring, TX Other · MID · TRAD
846 enr · 14.3:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Klein Cain H S (3,922 students)
Metzler El held near 894 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.1 → 54.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Metzler El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Klein Cain H S
Klein Cain H S
3,922 students
- Klein Oak H S
Klein Oak H S
3,766 students
- Klein Forest H
Klein Forest H S
3,418 students
- Klein H S
Klein H S
3,366 students
- Klein Collins
Klein Collins H S
3,360 students
- This school 846
Metzler El
846 students
What this shows Metzler El reports 846 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metzler El compares
Metzler El 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 846 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
846
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,719
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 846 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
White 35.1%
African American 10.6%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Metzler El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Klein Isd reports $10,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Metzler El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Cain H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Oak H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Forest H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Collins H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metzler El'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
Nationwide other 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 (~846 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metzler El
How many students attend Metzler El?
Metzler El has 846 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 893 (2022-23) → 894 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metzler El?
The student-teacher ratio at Metzler El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Metzler El?
36.8% of students at Metzler El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metzler El?
The largest demographic group at Metzler El is Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metzler El?
Metzler El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Metzler El rank among schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Metzler El ranks #8 of 25 schools in Spring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Klein Isd?
Besides Metzler El, Klein Isd also operates Klein Cain H S (3,922 students), Klein Oak H S (3,766 students), and Klein Forest H S (3,418 students). See the Klein Isd district page for the complete list.