The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.

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).

7-year change in Crane County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,233
+77 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
11%
was 18%
% Hispanic
85%
was 79%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,233
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
White
40%
Hispanic
69%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
17%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
11%
Hispanic
85%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. CRANE H S· 50.0%
  2. CRANE MIDDLE· 45.0%
  3. CRANE EL· 35.0%

See all 3 schools in Crane County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CRANE ELCraneElementaryPK-05625·
CRANE H SCraneHigh09-12347·
CRANE MIDDLECraneMiddle06-08261·

Cities in Crane County

Crane3 schools

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 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 7%: 1,156 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,233 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 18% to 11%.

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

How many public schools are in Crane County?
Crane County, Texas has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,233 students.
How many high schools are in Crane County?
Crane County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 347 students.
How many middle schools are in Crane County?
Crane County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 261 students.
How many elementary schools are in Crane County?
Crane County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 625 students.
What is the largest school district in Crane County?
CRANE ISD is the largest school district in Crane County, serving approximately 1,233 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Crane County?
Crane County has roughly 4,610 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Crane County?
Median household income in Crane County is $62,212, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Crane County?
Approximately 12.6% of adults 25 and older in Crane County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Crane County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.7% of students in Crane County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Crane County schools?
Across Crane County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data