- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Caney, TX
New Caney H S
Federal NCES profile for New Caney H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483240003596
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Caney H S earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #8 of 8
- schools in New Caney · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Caney H S has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Caney H S ranks #8 of 8 schools in New Caney, TX.
School address
District: New Caney Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483240003596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
New Caney H S held near 2,363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 134.6 → 140.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-65 students YoY 483240003596 · New Caney, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,226 enr · 16.6:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Porter H S (2,094 students)
New Caney H S held near 2,363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-65 headcount). Teacher FTE added 134.6 → 140.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
New Caney H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
New Caney H S
2,226 students
- Porter H S
Porter H S
2,094 students
- Woodridge Fore
Woodridge Forest Middle
1,371 students
- West Fork H S
West Fork H S
1,279 students
- Keefer Crossin
Keefer Crossing Middle
1,271 students
- Porter El
Porter El
931 students
What this shows New Caney H S reports 2,226 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Caney H S compares
New Caney H S 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,226 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,226
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$11,683
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
398
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
White 22.8%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, New Caney H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Caney Isd reports $11,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Caney H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Forest Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fork H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keefer Crossing Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Caney H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 34.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~2,226 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Caney H S
How many students attend New Caney H S?
New Caney H S has 2,226 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Caney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,428 (2022-23) → 2,363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-65).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Caney H S?
The student-teacher ratio at New Caney H S is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Caney H S?
72.0% of students at New Caney H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Caney H S?
The largest demographic group at New Caney H S is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in New Caney, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Caney H S?
New Caney H S has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 New Caney H S rank among schools in New Caney?
By Resource Investment Index, New Caney H S ranks #8 of 8 schools in New Caney, 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 Caney on the city page.
What other schools are in New Caney Isd?
Besides New Caney H S, New Caney Isd also operates Porter H S (2,094 students), Woodridge Forest Middle (1,371 students), and West Fork H S (1,279 students). See the New Caney Isd district page for the complete list.