- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Porter, TX
Robert Crippen El
Federal NCES profile for Robert Crippen El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483240007407
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Crippen El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Porter · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Crippen El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Crippen El ranks #2 of 6 schools in Porter, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-103 students YoY
Robert Crippen El shrank from 858 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.1 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-103 students YoY 483240007407 · Porter, TX Other · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 15.3:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: New Caney H S (2,226 students)
Robert Crippen El shrank from 858 students in 2022-23 to 755 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 53.1 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Robert Crippen El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Caney H S
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
- This school 809
Robert Crippen El
809 students
What this shows Robert Crippen El reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Crippen El compares
Robert Crippen El is a shrinking 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 809 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.4%
White 26.2%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Robert Crippen El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Robert Crippen El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Caney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Forest Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fork H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keefer Crossing Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Crippen El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~809 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Crippen El
How many students attend Robert Crippen El?
Robert Crippen El has 809 students enrolled. It is a public school in Porter, TX. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), down 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Crippen El?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Crippen El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Crippen El?
68.4% of students at Robert Crippen El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Crippen El?
The largest demographic group at Robert Crippen El is Hispanic or Latino at 57.4% of enrollment, in Porter, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Crippen El?
Robert Crippen El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Robert Crippen El rank among schools in Porter?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Crippen El ranks #2 of 6 schools in Porter, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Porter on the city page.
What other schools are in New Caney Isd?
Besides Robert Crippen El, New Caney Isd also operates New Caney H S (2,226 students), Porter H S (2,094 students), and Woodridge Forest Middle (1,371 students). See the New Caney Isd district page for the complete list.