- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canyon, TX
Spring Canyon El
Federal NCES profile for Spring Canyon El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481281014129
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Canyon El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Canyon · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Canyon El has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Canyon El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Canyon, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Spring Canyon El held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 481281014129 · Canyon, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 17.6:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Plains H S (1,221 students)
Spring Canyon El held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Spring Canyon El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Plains H
West Plains H S
1,221 students
- Randall H S
Randall H S
1,126 students
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
1,097 students
- City View El
City View El
698 students
- Reeves-Hinger
Reeves-Hinger El
669 students
- This school 405
Spring Canyon El
405 students
What this shows Spring Canyon El reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Canyon El compares
Spring Canyon 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,905
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Spring Canyon El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canyon Isd reports $9,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Canyon El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| City View El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reeves-Hinger El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Canyon El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Canyon El
How many students attend Spring Canyon El?
Spring Canyon El has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canyon, TX. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Canyon El?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Canyon El is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Canyon El?
30.5% of students at Spring Canyon El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Canyon El?
The largest demographic group at Spring Canyon El is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Canyon, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Canyon El?
Spring Canyon El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Spring Canyon El rank among schools in Canyon?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Canyon El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Canyon, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Canyon on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyon Isd?
Besides Spring Canyon El, Canyon Isd also operates West Plains H S (1,221 students), Randall H S (1,126 students), and Canyon H S (1,097 students). See the Canyon Isd district page for the complete list.