Total enrollment
1,233
+134 (+12%) vs SY 2020-21
Crane County
Texas · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Crane County clocks in around 1,233 students across 3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Crane County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Crane County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.9% | #169 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,233 | #185 of 196 | #2,618 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #194 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.0:1 | #187 of 196 | #2,284 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 54.7% | #147 of 196 | #1,372 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.7% | #171 of 192 | #1,913 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
4,610
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,233
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$62,212
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.7%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
1
625 students
Middle
1
261 students
High
1
347 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CRANE ISD
1,233 students · 1 district in Crane County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Crane County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
12.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
35
29.6% under 18
Test scores in Crane County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- CRANE MIDDLE· 43.0%
- CRANE H S· 40.0%
- CRANE EL· 35.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRANE EL | Crane | Elementary | PK-05 | 625 | · |
| CRANE H S | Crane | High | 09-12 | 347 | · |
| CRANE MIDDLE | Crane | Middle | 06-08 | 261 | · |
Cities in Crane County
About Crane County
Across the compact Texas county of Crane County of about 4,610 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 1,233 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,212, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 6% meaningfully below the Texas median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Crane County comprises 1 elementary school (625 students), 1 middle school (261), and 1 high school (347).
CRANE ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,233 students across Crane County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment increased 12%: 1,099 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,233 in SY 2024-25.
On this page, the community for Crane County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data