- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Braunfels, TX
Oak Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Oak Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481473011768
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Creek El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 14
- schools in New Braunfels · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Creek El has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Creek El ranks #9 of 14 schools in New Braunfels, TX.
School address
NCES ID 481473011768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Oak Creek El grew from 765 students in 2022-23 to 815 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 52.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 481473011768 · New Braunfels, TX Other · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 17.8:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Oak Creek El grew from 765 students in 2022-23 to 815 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 52.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Oak Creek El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- This school 855
Oak Creek El
855 students
What this shows Oak Creek El reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Creek El compares
Oak Creek El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,736
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 855 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Oak Creek El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Creek El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~855 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Creek El
How many students attend Oak Creek El?
Oak Creek El has 855 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Braunfels, TX. CCD year-over-year: 765 (2022-23) → 815 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Creek El is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Creek El?
31.1% of students at Oak Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Creek El?
The largest demographic group at Oak Creek El is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in New Braunfels, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Creek El?
Oak Creek El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Oak Creek El rank among schools in New Braunfels?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Creek El ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in Comal Isd?
Besides Oak Creek El, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.