Enrollment
1,279
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kingwood, TX
West Fork H S
Federal NCES profile for West Fork H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483240013810
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fork H S earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Kingwood · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Fork H S has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Fork H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Kingwood, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+135% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Fork H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Fork H S
West Fork H S is a higher-need, large high school in Kingwood, Texas, enrolling 1,279 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 135% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.4% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,279 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 497 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #493, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (24%) (diversity index 62/100).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
New Caney Isd also operates New Caney H S (2,226 students) and Porter H S (2,094 students) alongside West Fork H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Fork H S compares
West Fork H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.6:1 | ▲ 135% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,279 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,279
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
34.6:1
students per teacher
- 135% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,144
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
White 24.0%
African American 14.5%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, West Fork H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Caney Isd, which includes West Fork H S.
$11,144
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 47.5%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Fork H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Caney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Porter H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Forest Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keefer Crossing Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Porter El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Fork H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,279 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Fork H S
How many students attend West Fork H S?
West Fork H S has 1,279 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kingwood, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fork H S?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fork H S is 34.6:1, which is 135% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 120% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Fork H S?
58.4% of students at West Fork H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fork H S?
The largest demographic group at West Fork H S is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Kingwood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fork H S?
West Fork H S has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Fork H S rank among high schools in Kingwood?
By Resource Investment Index, West Fork H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Kingwood, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kingwood on the city page.
Is West Fork H S a good school?
West Fork H S earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New Caney Isd?
Besides West Fork H S, 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.
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